Pennsylvania Governor Amends Liquor Code, Creates Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Permit Requirement for Hotels, Restaurants, Distributors

The Pennsylvania Governor July 17 signed a law amending the liquor code to create a ready-to-drink cocktail permit requirement for restaurants, hotels, distributors, and distributor license holders. The law defines ready-to-drink cocktails, establishes permit fees, allows direct sales from certain manufacturers, and restricts sales by non-permit holders. The law takes effect in 60 days. [S.B. 688, enacted 07/17/24]

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