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 payment methods have been clarified to include cashier's checks and certified checks. If the winning bidder fails to make the payment within the specified timeframe, the second highest bidder will have the opportunity to apply for the license.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for excess auctions, allowing licenses that did not receive bids at the initial auction to be auctioned off at the board's discretion. These excess auctions will occur annually, with the highest bidder able to transfer the license without the usual restrictions, provided they receive approval from the relevant municipality. Furthermore, 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 aims to streamline the licensing process while ensuring local governance is respected in the transfer of licenses.

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