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Introduced
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
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 Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for enforcement.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to establish a structured process for underage enforcement officers to conduct compliance checks in liquor establishments. Specifically, the bill allows individuals between 18 and 21 years old to purchase, possess, or transport alcohol if they are officers, employees, or interns of the enforcement bureau, have completed specialized training, are acting within their prescribed duties, and are directly supervised by an adult enforcement bureau officer. The bill mandates that the Pennsylvania State Police create regulations for these compliance checks, which must include training for underage officers, checks in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, and specific notification procedures for businesses found to be compliant or non-compliant with alcohol sales regulations. Businesses found in violation during checks will receive verbal and written notifications. Additionally, the State Police must submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number and results of compliance checks. Importantly, these provisions will automatically expire five years after the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after enactment. The bill aims to improve enforcement of alcohol sales regulations while providing a clear, controlled framework for conducting compliance checks.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 05/13/2025)
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