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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2019 - 2020
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | February 20, 2020 01:53 PM |
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| From: | Representative Joe Ciresi |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Off-premise catering permits for limited wineries |
| Small local restaurants are a foundation for our communities and provide a place for people to socialize and enjoy their free time. Patrons often come in, not realizing a restaurant is a BYOB, believing they can purchase wine upon arrival. These local restaurants would love to be able to offer a glass of wine to their customers to enjoy with their meal. However, unlike the national chains, these small businesses often can’t afford to purchase a liquor license for several thousands of dollars. To promote both our small local BYOB restaurants and our Pennsylvania wineries, my legislation would allow a BYOB restaurant to collaborate with a local limited winery to sell wine to enjoy with their meal in the restaurant. Limited wineries would be able to apply for and obtain an off-premise catering permit which they could use to partner with community restaurants to benefit both local businesses – as well as their customers. Please consider supporting consumers, our growing Pennsylvania winery industry, and small local restaurants statewide by co-sponsoring this legislation. Thank you in advance for your support. |
Memo Updated: February 20, 2020 01:55 PM