SB 1218
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, 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.
Summary
This Pennsylvania bill would create temporary alcohol permits for Philadelphia's 250th anniversary celebration (Philadelphia 250) and expand existing alcohol licensing options. **What it does:** - Creates special "Philadelphia 250 permits" allowing temporary alcohol sales during the city's anniversary events - Expands "special sporting event permits" for venues with existing liquor licenses - Modifies rules for distilleries, including "limited distilleries" **Who it affects:** - Event organizers planning Philadelphia 250 celebrations - Businesses wanting to sell alcohol at anniversary events - Sports venues and entertainment facilities - Distilleries and alcohol producers in Pennsylvania - Consumers attending these events **What would change:** - More locations could temporarily serve alcohol during Philadelphia's anniversary celebration - Easier process for venues to get permits for special events - Modified operating rules for distilleries - Increased alcohol availability at certain public events and venues The bill aims to accommodate Philadelphia's major anniversary celebration while expanding options for special event alcohol sales statewide.