Licensee Compliance Program – Reporting a Violation

Licensee Compliance Program – Reporting a Violation.  We previously updated our members on the new, statewide “Licensee Compliance Program” that was introduced in January, 2018.  The new law allows the PLCB to immediately take away a licensed establishment’s ability...

R Licensee Closes Doors, Blames Distributors

A recent story in the Chambersburg Public Opinion reported the closing of an “R” licensee who had opened 8 years ago to compete directly with local distributors in the sale of takeout beer. In 2009, about the time that Good-Ta-Go was establishing itself to directly...

Alcohol Slushies

Alcohol Slushies –  Many distributors are now selling alcohol slushies, and this practice is legal under the Liquor Code if done correctly.  If you choose to sell alcohol slushies at your store, it is important that you do not mix any substance, including ice or...

MBDA Grant Proposal is Awarded by Beer Board

Governor Wolf Announces $705,000 in PLCB Grants for Developing, Promoting Pennsylvania Beers Harrisburg – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded grants totaling $704,985 to 13 projects to increase the production of...