Stripped of its privatization provisions in the Senate after passing the House, House Bill 1690 now provides for, among many provisions, expanded wine and liquor permits for restaurant-hotel licensees, the creation of the Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry Promotion Board to provide grants for the purpose of increasing the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages, the ability of retail licensees and breweries to run mug clubs, a brewery licensee to obtain a permit to offer products for sale at farmers’ market, and a tax credit for brewers not to exceed $200,000 in a calendar year based on qualifying capital expenditures.
Privatization Bill Amended in Pennsylvania Senate
Link to author biography
Written By
Pete Johnson
, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager
State & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
See Pete Johnson's Articles
Share Post
Share
Email
Links:
Link to author biography
Written By
Pete Johnson
, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager
State & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
See Pete Johnson's Articles
Resource Hub