HB 44
An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in tavern gaming, further providing for definitions.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to clarify definitions related to tavern gaming. Specifically, it adds ‘winery’ to the definitions of ‘restaurant licensee’ and ‘tavern,’ aligning them with the definitions used for liquor licenses under the Liquor Code. The bill also excludes certain types of establishments, such as grocery stores and facilities hosting Major League sports events, from being considered taverns.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘restaurant licensee’ to include wineries with a limited winery license.
- Defines ‘tavern’ to include wineries with a limited winery license.
- Excludes grocery stores from the definition of ‘tavern.’
- Excludes premises selling liquid fuels or oil from the definition of ‘tavern.’
- Excludes facilities hosting Major League sports events from the definition of ‘tavern.’
- Clarifies the definition of ‘winery’ using the existing definition from the Liquor Code.
Who is affected
- Wineries
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Brewpubs
- Golf Courses
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘tavern’ to include wineries with limited licenses.
- Adds a specific definition for ‘winery’ to align with the Liquor Code.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
G. Roni Green
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