PA-Gov: Wolf Continues “Free the Six-Pack” Initiative

governor-wolfGovernor Tom Wolf’s “free the six-pack” initiative continues.

Today he signed HB 1196, which allows distributors to sell six-packs.

“Pennsylvanians have waited decades to bring their beer and liquor systems into the 21st century,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “I’m proud today to sign this bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats alike, to ensure that the commonwealth is more inviting for customers and businesses.”

According to Wallace McKelvey of the Patriot-News, Republicans are nonetheless still focused on privatization while the UFCW 1776 remains opposed.

As for the new law, the Governor’s Office highlighted some of its effects:

  • Allowing distributor licensees to sell malt or brewed beverages in any amount to an unlicensed customer for off-premises consumption. The sales do not be in the manufacturer’s original configuration and can be sold in refillable growlers that can be resealed.
  • Allowing retail licensees to start selling on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. instead of 11:00 a.m.
  • Allowing a person licensed by another state to apply for a “malt or brewed beverage shipper license,” which allows the direct shipment of 192 fl. oz. of beer to be delivered to a customer per month; however, only 96 fl. oz. of a specific brand of beer may be shipped per year to an adult resident.
  • Allowing beer and liquor to be sold (in shatterproof containers) before, during and after professional and amateur athletic events and consumed outside the club seating and restaurant area, as can be done at performing arts events or other entertainment events.
  • Clarifies that a brewery does not need a brewery pub license to sell the products of other licensed breweries, limited wineries, limited distilleries and distilleries.

4 Responses

  1. Stop blaming Gov Wolf. It’s not his fault he doesn’t know anything about politics except his general belief they are all corrupt. His chief of staffssss are the problem. He’s surrounded by Morons and a Rendell hacks. He doesn’t know any better.
    P.S. How long before the cattle get restless saving him from embarrassment? I think we’re almost about there.

  2. Wolf has figured out how to tip his hat to the UFCW while slowly and methodically destroying the very thing that keeps their members employed. Anyone who thought this guy was stupid just because he lost his pissing contest over the budget last year better wake up.

  3. This website is in bed with big alcohol. Nothing has been mentioned on HB2076 which is the decriminalization of marijuana. Last I heard there was a petition circulating on it.

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