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Distilled Spirits Council praises Pennsylvania law
The Distilled Spirits Council has praised legislation passed by the Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee, which expands the number of outlets allowed to sell spirits in Pennsylvania.
The Distilled Spirits Council has praised legislation which expands the number of outlets allowed to sell spirits in Pennsylvania
The legislation allows limited off-premise spirits sales in restaurant licenses and creates additional off-premise outlets, known as “franchise licenses” for wine and spirits.
“We commend the Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee for advancing efforts to better serve the Commonwealth’s consumers,” said Distilled Spirits Council, vice president of state government relations, David Wojnar.
“The council supports expanding the number of outlets allowed to sell spirits in Pennsylvania and these bills build on the momentum of Act 39 by allowing spirits sales in grocery stores, beer retailers and restaurants.
“With these common-sense solutions, the PLCB can generate more revenue without raising prices on distilled spirits and consumers get the convenience they want in one-stop shopping,” Wojnar concluded.
According to an economic analysis by the Distilled Spirits Council, adding 900 spirits outlets would net the state US$100 million in additional revenue.
Last month, the Distilled Spirits Council urged California lawmakers to reject a bill that would shift tax paid on tampons and nappies to spirits, warning it would “devastate” restaurants and small businesses.