Last updated on August 12th, 2024 at 03:39 pm
Pennsylvania recently signed SB 688, also known as Act. 86, into law which allows approved retailers to sell canned cocktails along with other beers and liquors. This new bill states every Pennsylvania Liquor Store shall sell liquors, including wine and ready-to-drink cocktails, at wholesale to hotels, restaurants, clubs, and railroad, pullman and steamship companies licensed under this act; and ready-to-drink cocktails to distributors and importing distributors that hold a ready-to-drink cocktail permit. This new bill goes into effect on September 15, 2024.
What you need to sell canned cocktails under Pennsylvania SB 688
Other than an approved permit by the state, an ID scanner and accompanying software are both needed by establishments planning to sell canned cocktails. Sb 688 explicitly states:
“A ready-to-drink cocktail permit holder shall utilize a transaction scan device to verify the age of an individual who appears to be under thirty-five years of age before making a sale of a ready-to-drink cocktail.”
Simply put, this 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. This is an especially beneficial tool in Pennsylvania because the state offers affirmative defense for alcohol sales when ID scanning is used. Which means, in the event you accidentally sell to a minor, the use of ID scanning can act as a legal defense.
Solutions to ensure compliance
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Unitech PA768 ID and Passport Scanner – Mobile ID & Passport Scanner$1,169.00 -
IDWare Falcon – Touchscreen Countertop Tablet ID ScannerOriginal price was: $747.00.$687.00Current price is: $687.00. -
Thales CR5400 UV, Infrared Light ID Scanner, CN$899.00
We offer an extensive suite of options to ensure your business remains compliant. 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 before the deadline on September 15, 2024!
