Pennsylvania is considering a new bill, SB 117, which would require those businesses with a wine expanded permit to employ the use of a transaction scan device prior to any wine sales on all individuals appearing to be under 35. This bill related to expanded wine permits is similar to Pennsylvania SB 688, which recently became law and requires ID scanning for the sale of canned cocktails.
While SB 117 is still relatively early in the legislative process, here is everything we know so far.
What does Pennsylvania SB 117 mean?
SB 117 means all businesses will need to employ the use of an ID scanner with age verification technology on any customer who looks under the age of 35 before completing the sale of wine. The only exception to this rule is when presented with a valid armed forces of the United States identification card. Should this bill pass, it would also have the added benefit of acting as a means of affirmative defense should you accidentally sell wine to a minor.
Solutions to ensure compliance
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Unitech TS200 SwiftScan ID and Passport Reader$349.00 -
Thales CR5400 ID Scanner, UV, Infrared Capable, CN$899.00 -
IDWare Falcon – Touchscreen Countertop Tablet ID ScannerOriginal price was: $747.00.$687.00Current price is: $687.00.
We offer an extensive suite of options to ensure your business remains compliant should Pennsylvania SB 117 pass. Our wide range of ID scanners, combined with our VeriScan visitor management software can allow your business to catch up to 95% of fake IDs. We offer both handheld and desktop ID scanners, which can be customized to meet your specific needs. Our VeriScan software is also configured to allow complete customization of what data your business stores, and for how long. VeriScan also creates a unique visitor profile after the scan of an ID, so the data and history are easily retrievable in the event that you need to show your data to the enforcement bureau. For more information or to see a demo of how ID scanning works, book some time with our team.
