Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is governed by a three-member Board whose members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by two-thirds of the state Senate.  The PLCB is a state agency that serves as the commonwealth’s responsible seller of wines and spirits as a wholesaler and retailer, and regulates the manufacture, importation, sale, distribution and disposition of liquor, alcohol, and malt or brewed beverages in the commonwealth.

Laws & Rules:

• PLCB Regulations, Title 40
• PA Liquor Statutes, Title 47
• PLCB – Legislative Updates

Required:  Yes

Name:  Vendor’s Permit

Fee:  $965 initial license, $295 renewals

Expiration:  Dec. 31st of each year

Each vendor whose products are selected for regular listing must obtain a Pennsylvania Vendor Permit from the PLCB’s Bureau of Licensing.

A vendor’s permit fee of $265 and a filing fee of $700 must be submitted with the permit application. The fee for a registered agent or brokers permit is $65 per year.

Resources:

• Policies & Procedures for Wine & Spirits Vendors
• Resources for Suppliers of Wine & Spirits
• Supplier Portal

Required:  Control State

Listing proposal fee of $150 per item, per size.  90 days notice is required for quarterly price changes.

Resources:

• Policies & Procedures for Wine & Spirits Vendors
• Private Label FAQ

Franchise Law:  No

Exclusive Territories:  Not Required

Pennsylvania does not have a franchise law for wine.

Required:  No

Suppliers are not required to report sales or shipments.

Required:  No

Suppliers are not required to have an in-state representative.

Allowed:  No

There are no statutes or rules allowing an out-of-state winery to self-distribute.

• PLCB Legal FAQs
• Advisory Notices
• Advisory Opinions
• Supplier Resources
• Policies & Procedures Manual for Wine & Spirits Vendors
• Advisory Notice No. 10 Trade Practices
• Advisory Notice No. 15 Advertising
• General Information for Doing Business in PA