LIQUOR LICENSING

Attorney RICK FANUCCI specializes in helping bars, restaurants, breweries, distributors, and other businesses get, transfer, and defend their liquor licenses under Pennsylvania’s highly regulated alcohol laws.

• Guide businesses through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) application process.
   
• Help buy, sell, or transfer existing liquor licenses (since PA has a quota system and licenses are limited).
   
• Handle special permits (catering, off-premises events, breweries, wineries, distilleries).
   

• Make sure businesses follow state and local alcohol laws, such as:
   
  • Hours of operation
     
  • Age verification rules
     
  • Advertising restrictions
     
  • Food service requirements for restaurants and taverns
     
• Advise on health, safety, and zoning laws tied to alcohol sales.
   

• Represent clients in PLCB hearings or appeals if a license is denied, suspended, or revoked.
   
• Defend against citations or enforcement actions (e.g., serving minors, overserving, or operating outside license rules).
   

• Assist with:
   
  • Buying or selling a business with a liquor license
     
  • Drafting purchase agreements
     
  • Securing landlord approvals or zoning permits
     

• Help clients prepare for background investigations required by the PLCB.
   
• Resolve issues like criminal records, unpaid taxes, or other red flags.
   

• Pennsylvania’s liquor laws are complex and highly regulated.
   
• Mistakes in applications or compliance can lead to denials, fines, or losing the license entirely.
   
• An attorney speeds up approvals, reduces risk, and ensures your business stays legal.