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Summary of ACT 86 of 2024

Aug 01 2024

Summary of Act 86 of 2024 On July 17, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 688 into law, now known as Act 86 of 2024 (Act 86). Act 86 defines RTDC as pre-mixed drinks made from distilled liquor and other nonalcoholic liquids, packaged by the manufacturer in containers of up to 16 ounces. RTDC […]

Guild Message Regarding Recent RTD Legislation

July 23 2024

Message Regarding Recent RTD Legislation and Other Updates to the Liquor Code MESSAGE FROM GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DISTILLERS GUILD (PADG) To: Pennsylvania Distillers Guild – Leadership and Member Distillers From: Anthony M. Brichta, Esq., General Counsel Date: July, 22, 2024 This message summarizes two (2) recent bills that have been signed into law that directly […]

House Bill 1750 – Ready-to-drink-cocktails for off premises-sales (October 13, 2023)

House Bill 1750 – Ready-to-drink-cocktails for off premises-sales (October 13, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and […]

House Bill 1612 – Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (August 15, 2023)

House Bill 1612 – Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (August 15, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for spirit expanded permits. READ […]

Senate Bill 129- Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (January 19, 2023)

Senate Bill 129- Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (January 19, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for spirit expanded permits. READ MORE […]