Buying Co-Ops for Beer Distributors

Buying Cooperatives by Distributors – In a recent advisory opinion, the PLCB, Office of Chief Counsel confirmed that beer distributors may form “buying cooperatives” with other beer distributors in order to receive the benefit of “special pricing” being offered by...

Legal Update: New RAMP Requirements

New RAMP Requirements.  Pursuant to newly enacted regulations which go into effect October 1, 2021, the first time an individual enrolls in owner/manager RAMP training, he or she must attend the owner/manager training in a classroom setting. The individual may...

Legal Update: Mask Guidelines

On May 13, 2021, the CDC announced it was updating its mask wearing guidelines for fully vaccinated people. Here is a link to the CDC guidelines  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html.  The PA Department of Health Order states it...

LEGAL UPDATE: GAMES OF SKILL

Pennsylvania Games of Skill – We continue to get numerous questions from our members about the legality of Pennsylvania Skill amusement device games (known as “Games of Skill”) in Pennsylvania.  These questions involve the interpretation of case law and statutes (such...

PLCB Issues Advisory Notice on Fermented Fruit Beverages

We previously reported on the new category of alcoholic beverage called the “fermented fruit beverage.” These products fall into the category of malt or brewed beverages (as long as the alcoholic content does not exceed 8.5%) and can be sold by distributors in...