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Pennsylvania state lawmakers have attempted to privatize the sales of wine and spirits in the commonwealth. The state has had a monopoly over the sales of wine and spirits since the repeal of Prohibition. In the 2011 legislative session, the privatization of sales of wine and spirits was the focus of some controversy.
In 2015–16, sales at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores generated more than $2.43 billion in sales and taxes. [6] Taxes and store profits are returned to Pennsylvania’s General Fund; more than $626.3 million was returned to the Pennsylvania Treasury, funded state programs or was returned to local communities in FY2015-16. [7]
The rules were relaxed to permit sales of beer in any quantity in 2016. *Beer and wine to go can be purchased in restaurants and grocery stores (at a separate point of purchase for alcohol and prepared foods sales in grocery stores) (six and 12 packs/192oz max. purchase (two six packs)) with Liquor Control Board–issued licenses. [124]
Those who violate open container laws in Pennsylvania commit a summary offense, usually punishable by a maximum fine of $300 and up to 90 days in jail, plus a potential driver’s license suspension.
Private liquor stores sell beer, wine, and spirits in most of the state, but under state law, Montgomery County uses a control model, operating 25 off-premise beer, wine, and liquor stores. [33] These county stores are the only off-premise spirits outlets; however, beer and wine only stores are privately owned.
Wine lovers in Pennsylvania may soon have a new reason to raise a glass: vino vending machines. If a plan from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board takes effect, customers in approximately 100 ...
Alcohol laws are laws relating to manufacture, use, as being under the influence of and sale of alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) or alcoholic beverages. Common alcoholic beverages include beer , wine , (hard) cider , and distilled spirits (e.g., vodka , rum , gin ).
Earlier this year, the state of Pennsylvania announced plans to sell wine through vending machines, throwing an olive branch to residents who have complained for years about high prices and poor ...