SB 349 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to clarify rules about employing minors in establishments that serve alcohol. It specifically prohibits licensed hotels, restaurants, clubs, and retail alcohol sellers from hiring anyone under eighteen to serve drinks or anyone under sixteen to work in the premises, though it allows minors aged sixteen to eighteen to perform non-alcohol tasks like clearing tables. The law includes exceptions for specific settings, such as ski resorts and certain nonprofit organizations, which may employ younger minors under strict conditions, and permits unpaid student performances with prior notice.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2023 Last action Sep 17, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
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Feb 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Law & Justice
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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