An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for general powers of board, for restrictions on members of the board and certain employees of Commonwealth, for enforcement and for biennial reports; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for number and kinds of licenses allowed same licensee, for responsible alcohol management, for surrender of restaurant, eating place retail dispenser, * * *
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to regulate the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages. It establishes definitions for terms like ‘alcohol service personnel’ and ‘cannabinoid service personnel,’ creates a Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Beverage Retail License, and outlines provisions for responsible alcohol management programs. The bill also addresses malt and brewed beverages licenses, establishes a Local Hemp Sharing Fund, and imposes penalties for unlawful acts related to these beverages.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘alcohol service personnel’ and ‘cannabinoid service personnel’ to include those involved in the sale or service of both alcohol and hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages.
- Establishes a Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Beverage Retail License and outlines the requirements for obtaining and maintaining such a license.
- Requires licensees to implement responsible alcohol management programs, including training for employees.
- Creates a Local Hemp Sharing Fund.
- Addresses malt and brewed beverages licenses, clarifying number and types allowed.
- Specifies penalties for unlawful acts related to hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages.
- Allows for Sunday sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages under certain conditions.
- Establishes requirements for record-keeping by licensees regarding hemp-derived cannabinoid beverage operations.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Malagari
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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