This bill amends the Liquor Code of Pennsylvania, specifically focusing on the auctioning of liquor licenses. Key changes include a limit on the number of licenses auctioned per county, which is set to a maximum of fifty licenses annually. The payment timeline for winning bidders has been extended from two weeks to six months, and the payment method has been specified to include cashier's checks or certified checks. If the winning bidder fails to make the payment within the six-month period, the second highest bidder will have the opportunity to apply for the license.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for licenses that do not receive bids at initial auctions, allowing them to be auctioned again in what is termed an "excess auction." This auction will occur annually, and licenses can be awarded to the highest bidder regardless of the original location. However, licenses awarded in excess auctions that are transferred to a different county cannot be transferred again for five years after the licensed premises become operational. The bill also outlines the process for transferring licenses, including the requirement for approval from the governing body of the municipality where the license will be transferred.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 859 (Mar 10, 2025): P.L.90, No.21
Printer's No. 2105 (Jul 09, 2025): P.L.90, No.21, P.L.90, NO.21
Printer's No. 0859: P.L.90, No.21