LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD

Legal FAQ

The PLCB Office of Chief Counsel receives numerous inquiries each year regarding the licensing, production and sale of alcohol and malt or brewed beverages in Pennsylvania. View answers to the most frequently asked questions. 

Answers to frequently asked questions 

Events, tournaments or contests and gambling        

Minors and identification  

Free alcoholic beverages, daily drink specials and happy hours        

Production of spirits, wine and malt or brewed beverages for personal use        

License and permit questions          

Liability         

Importing alcohol and beer into Pennsylvania

Miscellaneous operatonal questions

Please be advised

The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) - not the PLCB - enforces the liquor laws in Pennsylvania. Information provided in Frequently Asked Questions is not binding on the BLCE and is offered for information and guidance only. If the following information does not meet your needs, you may wish to review the PLCB's Advisory Opinions or Advisory Notices, or contact the Office of Chief Counsel