SB1218

In licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for Philadelphia 250 permits and further providing for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.

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Pennsylvania SB1218 amends the Liquor Code to introduce Philadelphia 250 permits for certain licensees and special sporting event permits for public.

Pennsylvania SB1218 amends the Liquor Code to introduce Philadelphia 250 permits for eligible licensees in cities of the first class, including restaurants, hotels, and retail dispensers. These permits come with specific fees, limitations, and privileges. The bill also provides for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees, with a special provision for international soccer tournaments. The permits are subject to certain conditions, including a two-hour extension per day on the premises and restrictions on off-premises sales. The act takes effect immediately.

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Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

176 Yea

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23 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 23

10:00 AM

Liquor Control (h) Hearing

Mar 18

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Mar 27

Senate

Signed in Senate

Mar 27

Senate

Presented to the Governor

Mar 27

Senate

Approved by the Governor