The purpose of this order is to limit alcohol use on the Allegheny National Forest to only those individuals who are allowed by Pennsylvania State law. This helps to reduce a common problem of under-age drinking as well as drinking and driving, thereby keeping forest users safer.
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol in Pennsylvania. It is against the law for retail licensees to permit minors to on its licensed premises, or any premises operated in connection therewith, unless the minors are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or are under proper supervision.
The list of rationed — a small fraction of the vast array of items the state liquor system sells — contains specific types of champagne, bourbon, tequila, cognac and whiskey. The rationing will remain in place “for the foreseeable future” and until the supply chain becomes more reliable, the PLCB said.
The Summary of Act 86(opens in a new tab) details all the privileges and obligations of the new RTDC permit, which will authorize permittees to sell spirits-based RTDC ranging from 0.5% alcohol beverage by volume (ABV) to 12.5% ABV in original containers up to 16 ounces for off-premises consumption (to go).
The Summary of Act 86(opens in a new tab) details all the privileges and obligations of the new RTDC permit, which will authorize permittees to sell spirits-based RTDC ranging from 0.5% alcohol beverage by volume (ABV) to 12.5% ABV in original containers up to 16 ounces for off-premises consumption (to go).
Pennsylvania is among only 17 states to have a liquor control board and often is referred to as having an unusual liquor code. One example is its "Pizza Hut" rule, which prohibits alcohol in the presence of minors unless an adult 25-years-old or above is present.
Anyone operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content or breath alcohol content (BAC) exceeding . 08% will be prosecuted for DUI in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The highest threshold for alcohol impairment in Pennsylvania applies to those who had a BAC of . 16% or above, which is double the legal limit.
Licenses are obtained four ways: through the issuing of a new license, the approval of a person-to-person transfer, the approval of a place-to-place transfer or the approval of a double transfer (person to person and place to place).
Under Pennsylvania law, it is illegal to drive with an open alcoholic beverage container (or any controlled substance) in your vehicle. Open containers do not need to be consumed to violate Pennsylvania laws.