Distributors Selling Other Items

Nov 16, 2018 | Legal, News

Distributors Selling Other Items:  Section 492(12) of the Liquor Code prohibits any distributor or importing distributor or its servants, agents, or employees, from selling any other items or engaging in any other business whatsoever except the business of...

Breakdown of New Members of the General Assembly

Nov 9, 2018 | News

New Members Open Seats (incumbent not on the general election ballot) House: HD-2 (Erie): Robert Merski (D) defeated Timothy Kuzma (R) and will replace Rep. Flo Fabrizio (D) HD-15 (Beaver): Joshua Kail (R) defeated Terri Mitko (D) and will replace Rep. Jim Christiana...

MillerCoors and Bud vs PA Brewers

Oct 26, 2018 | News

MillerCoors and Bud vs Pa Brewers A controversial sales tax provision, part of a proposed liquor bill reported from committee, which was unanimously removed on the Senate floor, has created a serious post-session fight. HB 1497, which passed the House back on June 29,...

Samplings and Tastings

Oct 26, 2018 | Legal, News

I have heard distributor licensees use the terms “sampling” and “tasting” almost interchangeably, but there are differences between the two.  A sampling promotion is intended to introduce consumers to a manufacturer’s product. Samplings must adhere to the following...