An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for Philadelphia 250 permits and further providing for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to make several changes regarding liquor licenses and regulations. Specifically, it creates Philadelphia 250 permits for restaurants and hotels to sell alcohol during sporting events, establishes special sporting event permits for public venue licensees, and provides for limited distilleries and distilleries. The bill also clarifies the definition of ‘ready-to-drink cocktail’ and modifies regulations related to wine and spirits auctions, and the use of decanters.
Key provisions
- Creates Philadelphia 250 permits for restaurants and hotels to sell alcohol during sporting events.
- Establishes special sporting event permits for public venue licensees.
- Defines ‘ready-to-drink cocktail’ with specific limitations.
- Modifies regulations regarding wine and spirits auctions, allowing for nonprofit organizations to apply for permits.
- Provides for limited distilleries and distilleries, including a provision for distilleries of historical significance.
- Clarifies regulations regarding the use of decanters for alcoholic beverages.
- Updates regulations regarding the sale of ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails.
Who is affected
- Restaurants and hotels
- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
- Distillers and wineries
- Sports venues and event organizers
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
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