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PA SB703
PA SB703In distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries.
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Introduced
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
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 Liquor Code to provide additional permissions for limited wineries in Pennsylvania, specifically allowing them to obtain a farm winery distillers permit at the board's discretion. Under this permit, a limited winery can distill brandy exclusively for the purpose of fortifying wine, but only using grapes and other fruits grown on their own premises. The permit prohibits the sale or transfer of the distilled brandy within the Commonwealth and requires an annual fee of $250. The provision is designed to promote tourism and recreational development in Pennsylvania by giving limited wineries more flexibility in their operations. The permit holders will be subject to all existing regulations and provisions of the Liquor Code, with the added language specifying that the regulations are those promulgated by the liquor control board. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Law & Justice (on 04/30/2025)
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