This bill amends the Liquor Code of Pennsylvania, specifically focusing on the auctioning of licenses for alcoholic beverages. Key changes include a limit on the number of licenses auctioned per county, which is set to a maximum of fifty per year. 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 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 off in an excess auction held annually. The highest bidder in these excess auctions can transfer the license without the usual restrictions, provided they receive approval from the local governing body. 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 remains involved in the transfer of licenses.

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