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PA HB2309

PA HB2309
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further provid ing 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 allow

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Introduced
03/20/2026
In Committee
03/20/2026
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 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, hotel, club, catering club, importing distributor and distributor license for benefit of licensee, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees and for liability of licensees; providing for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages; establishing the Local Hemp Sharing Fund; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Liquor Code to include definitions and regulations for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages, which are drinks containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinols) derived solely from hemp. It expands the powers of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to oversee these beverages, similar to alcohol, and clarifies restrictions for board members and state employees. The bill also modifies provisions related to licenses for malt and brewed beverages, allowing manufacturers more storage licenses and enabling holders of alcohol licenses to also hold equivalent hemp-derived cannabinoid beverage licenses. Furthermore, it introduces new regulations for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverage licensees, including requirements for responsible service programs, surrender of licenses, and establishes a framework for licensing, manufacturing, distribution, retail sales, advertising, testing, and taxation of these beverages, while also creating a Local Hemp Sharing Fund. The bill also includes provisions to protect financial institutions and insurers that provide services to businesses involved with hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages and mandates training for individuals involved in selling or manufacturing these products.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to Health (on 03/20/2026)

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