HB 2466
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, further providing for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, providing for event permits and further providing for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to update regulations regarding alcohol sales and events. Specifically, it extends the hours during which hotel and restaurant liquor licensees, as well as certain other licensed establishments, can sell alcohol, allowing for sales after 7:00 PM until 2:00 AM, except on Sundays. The bill also introduces a new system of event permits, allowing certain licensees to sell alcohol during special events for a limited time, with specific rules and fees outlined. Finally, it clarifies penalties for violating restrictions on alcohol sales hours.
Key provisions
- Extends alcohol sales hours for hotel, restaurant, and golf course restaurant liquor licensees until 2:00 AM, except on Sundays.
- Introduces a system of event permits allowing certain licensees to sell alcohol during special events.
- Specifies the hours during which event permits are valid.
- Establishes a fee of $500 for event permits, with a maximum of ten permits per year.
- Outlines the requirements for applying for an event permit, including notice periods and potential grounds for disapproval.
- Clarifies penalties for violating alcohol sales restrictions.
- Defines the types of licenses eligible for event permits (hotel, restaurant, club, retail dispenser, brewery, brew pub, limited winery, limited distillery).
Who is affected
- Hotel and restaurant licensees
- Municipal golf course restaurant licensees
- Privately-owned public golf course restaurant licensees
- Club licensees
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Primary sponsor
Nathan Davidson
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