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HB1413

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further provid ing for Office of Administrative Law Judge; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for hearings upon refusal of licenses, renewals or transfers and appeals and for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed service, providing for failure to maintain minimum requirements for licensure and further providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines, for applicants to provide State tax identification numbers and statement of State tax status, waiver of confidentiality of information in the possession of the Department of Revenue and other departments and review of State tax status and for rights of municipalities preserved; in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for appeals; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·5/6/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1413 amends the Liquor Code to redefine "eating place," "hotel," and "restaurant," and revises licensing procedures and penalties for.

Pennsylvania HB1413 amends the Liquor Code by redefining "eating place," "hotel," and "restaurant" and by revising licensing procedures and penalties for licensees. The bill specifies that an "eating place" is a premise where substantial food offerings are regularly prepared and sold, with certain seating requirements. A "hotel" is defined as a reputable place with sleeping accommodations and meals, while a "restaurant" is a place providing substantial food offerings for the public.

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Where it stands

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Liquor Control Committee
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History

May 6, 2025

House

Referred to Liquor Control