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. Additionally, the timeframe for winning bidders to pay for their licenses has been extended from two weeks to six months, with specific payment methods outlined. If the winning bidder fails to make the payment within this period, the second highest bidder will have the opportunity to apply for the license.

Furthermore, 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. Notably, licenses obtained through excess auctions can be transferred without the usual restrictions, provided that the transfer is approved by the local governing body and a substantial application fee is paid. The bill also establishes a five-year restriction on transferring licenses awarded in excess auctions to different counties.

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