Pennsylvania House approved, 193-9, and sent to the state Senate a bill that would allow bars and restaurants with R-licenses to sell to-go cocktails. The estabilishments would have had to lose 25% of their business.
“Sporadic e-commerce and limited curbside pickup of distilled spirits are measures that will help alleviate some of the problems caused by Governor Wolf’s decision to close all spirits stores in March, but it won’t solve them,” said David Wojnar, vice president of state government relations at the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. “Allowing r-licensees to sell to-go cocktails will provide consumers additional convenience they want and deserve. This is a commonsense solution that will help small business owners struggling to cope with the impacts of COVID-19. We are grateful the House recognized the need to take additional steps to support the hospitality industry in Pennsylvania during this time.”