Form Lcb-89 - Participant Manual - Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Page 15

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THE LIQUOR CODE
The Liquor Code is a governing body of law applicable to every licensee in
1. Who enforces the Liquor
Pennsylvania. Licensees and employees alike are responsible to know and
Code?
follow the Liquor Code. Failure to do so could result in a citation for both
the owner and employee.
BOARD REGULATIONS
2. Who creates the laws that
are in the Liquor Code?
The Board established regulations to implement the Liquor Code and
explain how it will apply its practices and procedures.
HOUSE POLICIES
Every establishment should have a written set of rules, beyond the Liquor
Code, called House Policies. Having written policies can greatly reduce your
risk of liability and avoid violations.
House policies are created typically by the owners or managers of licensed
1. What are some of your
establishments. They are the “rules” of the establishment beyond the
house policies?
Liquor Code. Often times, they are more stringent than the Code. House
policies cover a wide variety of topics. Some topics to consider are, how to
Minors:
handle minors and VIPS, where minors can sit, last call, number of drinks
to serve one person, to name a few.
Written policies will guide you on how to manage tough situations. The
goal here is to get everyone on the same page and handle situations in a
similar fashion.
VIPs:
KEY FACTS:
All licensees/employees must adhere to everything in the Liquor
Code and Board Regulations.
House Policies can be changed at any time.
2. What policies would you
CLUB BYLAWS
like to see implemented
The Board’s regulations require that private clubs adhere to their
where you work?
constitutions and bylaws. If a club does anything contrary to what is stated
in those documents, they can be cited by the Pennsylvania State Police,
Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (PSP BLCE).
Note: Club bylaws can not be changed without going through
the proper steps as determined by the club’s constitution and
charter.
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