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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 4 Pa.C.S.A. Amusements § 1521. Liquor licenses at licensed facilities

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Reapplication.--Nothing in this part shall require a person already licensed to sell liquor or malt or brewed beverages to reapply for the license except in the manner set forth in the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L. 90, No. 21),  1 known as the Liquor Code.

(b) License authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person holding a slot machine license which is also licensed to sell liquor or malt or brewed beverages pursuant to the Liquor Code shall be permitted to sell, furnish or give liquor or malt or brewed beverages on the unlicensed portion of the licensed gaming facility so long as the liquor or malt or brewed beverages remain on the facility.

(b.1) Liquor Code sanctions.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person holding a slot machine license that also holds a license issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board shall not be subject to the provisions of section 471(c) of the Liquor Code.  2 In addition, if a fine is imposed under section 471(b) of the Liquor Code, it shall be for not less than $250 nor more than $25,000. The prior citation history of the slot machine licensee shall be considered in determining the amount of the fine.

(c) Nonlicensees.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a slot machine licensee which is not licensed to sell liquor or malt or brewed beverages shall be entitled to apply to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for a restaurant liquor or eating place retail dispenser license as permitted by section 472 of the Liquor Code.  3 The following shall apply:

(1) Licenses issued under this section shall not be subject to:

(i) The proximity provisions of sections 402 and 404 of the Liquor Code. 4

(ii) The quota restrictions of section 461 of the Liquor Code. 5

(iii) The provisions of section 493(10) of the Liquor Code  6 except as they relate to lewd, immoral or improper entertainment.

(iv) The prohibition against minors frequenting as described in section 493(14) of the Liquor Code.

(v) The cost and total display area limitations of section 493(20)(i) of the Liquor Code.

In addition, licenses issued under this section shall not be subject to the provisions defining “restaurant” or “eating place” in section 102 of the Liquor Code. 7

(2) Absent good cause shown consistent with the purposes of this part, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board shall approve an application for the license filed by a licensed gaming entity within 60 days.

1 47 P.S. § 1-101 et seq.
2 47 P.S. § 4-471.
3 47 P.S. § 4-472.
4 47 P.S. § 4-402.
5 47 P.S. § 4-461.
6 47 P.S. § 4-493.
7 47 P.S. § 1-102.
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