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PA HB1071
PA HB1071In distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries.
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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), entitled "An act relating to alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto; regulating and restricting the manufacture, purchase, sale, possession, consumption, importation, transportation, furnishing, holding in bond, holding in storage, traffic in and use of alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages and the persons engaged or employed therein; defining the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; providing for the establishment and operation of State liquor stores, for the payment of certain license fees to the respective municipalities and townships, for the abatement of certain nuisances and, in certain cases, for search and seizure without warrant; prescribing penalties and forfeitures; providing for local option, and repealing existing laws," in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to expand the capabilities of limited wineries by allowing them to obtain off-premises wine catering permits for use in BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurants. The bill establishes detailed regulations for these permits, including a $500 initial application fee and annual renewal fee, limits of three permits per licensee, specific operational requirements such as serving alcohol only between noon and 9 PM, mandating server certification in responsible alcohol management, and requiring advance written notice to local police and enforcement bureaus. The bill also defines a BYOB restaurant as an unlicensed dining establishment that allows patrons 21 and older to bring their own alcohol while dining. Additional restrictions include prohibiting permits for licenses in safekeeping, locations with pending objections or suspensions, and mobile locations. The new provisions aim to promote tourism and provide more flexibility for limited wineries in Pennsylvania, with the permit regulations designed to ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with existing liquor laws. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Joe Ciresi (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to Liquor Control (on 03/31/2025)
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