Oct 26, 2018 | Legal, News
I have heard distributor licensees use the terms “sampling” and “tasting” almost interchangeably, but there are differences between the two. A sampling promotion is intended to introduce consumers to a manufacturer’s product. Samplings must adhere to the following...
Oct 18, 2018 | Legal, News
Questions about Identification Cards. We have been asked by members whether carding of patrons is required and when it is appropriate to check a customer’s identification prior to selling them malt or brewed beverages. Contrary to what some may think, there is...
Oct 5, 2018 | Legal, News
Tennessee “Residency” Case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court will review a February, 2018 determination from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit (Middle District of Tennessee) which held that residency requirements for alcohol...
Sep 17, 2018 | Legal, News
Tap Cleaning Requirements – Distributors who sell growlers are subject to the tap cleaning requirements set forth in 40 Pa. Code § 5.51(a). A licensee that uses a malt or brewed beverage dispensing system in its licensed premises must clean the system at its sole...
Aug 31, 2018 | Legal, News
PLCB says Slushies, when done properly, are legal A private opinion issued by the PLCB, Office of Chief Counsel on August 28, 2018 again confirmed that malt or brewed beverages sold at an increased temperature from a slushy machine by a distributor are legal....
Aug 27, 2018 | Legal, News
RAMP Training Mandatory – Under Act 39 of 2016, all alcohol service personnel must complete RAMP server/seller training within six (6) months of being hired by a licensee, unless the person had successfully completed the training prior to being hired. “Alcohol service...
