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Articles by Marc Reisman on Pennsylvania Liquor Licensing Matters
 

Sea Changes Ebb and Flow in the World of Liquor Licensing:
Struggle between groups who wish to retain strict beverage alcohol control and those who would like those controls loosened.

Throwing the Kitchen Sink at Liquor Licensees: 
Licensees can be charged with multiple violations of the Liquor Code for the same behavior. 

Conditional Licensing Agreements For Liquor Licensees: 
Licensees can voluntarily submit to restrictions beyond those contained in the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. 

Legislative Bill Raises the Bar on Transferring Liquor Licenses in the City of Pittsburgh:  Discusses a Bill that would require City Council approval of all transfers of liquor licenses within Pittsburgh.

February Brings a Bevy of (Legislative) Bills: 
Bills related to the Liquor Code pending in the Pennsylvania Legislature as of February 2009.

Renewing Reflections on License Renewal Applications:  Things to keep in mind at liquor license renewal time.

Restaurant Liquor Licensees Must Provide Food – Really!  Having a Restaurant liquor license carries with it an obligation to have food available for your patrons.

When It’s Someone Else’s Bottle:  
Things to keep in mind about BYOB.

Questions on The Minds of Licensees:
Answers to some commonly-asked questions from clients. 

Traps for the Unwary Licensee:  Technical violations of the Liquor Code can cause problems for liquor licensees.

Changes in Corporate Structure May Trigger Liquor Control Board Reporting Requirements:  Some things to keep in mind for licensed corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships who undergo changes in structure.

Safekeeping Provision in Liquor Code Revised by
Act 155 of 2006:
  Important information about keeping your liquor license in safekeeping with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

Navigating the Regulations on Drink Specials: 
Information about the dangerous waters of drink specials.

When You Receive a Citation: 
A general outline of the liquor license Citation process.

Food Requirement for Sunday Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Eliminated:  Enough said.

Keep an Eye on the Clock: 
On the importance of observing the time limits for service of alcoholic beverages.

Rules Change for Social Gatherings of Minors: 
Some rules to observe regarding the presence of minors at your licensed premises.

 

Marc Reisman

 

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