PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently announced the return of more than $2.3 million in licensing fees to 1,351 municipalities across the state. This move is part of a semi-annual requirement by law that sees the PLCB returning liquor license fees paid by approved licensees to the municipalities where these licenses are located.
The return of these licensing fees gives municipalities the flexibility and additional financial resources to address local needs as they see fit. These funds provide an essential boost to local economies, contributing to the development and enhancement of community services, infrastructure, and other civic projects.
The PLCB regulates over 15,000 retail liquor licenses statewide, covering a wide range of establishments including restaurants, clubs, and hotels. Depending on the type of license and the population of the municipality where the license is located, licensees pay liquor license fees that range from $125 to $700. These fees are part of the annual license renewal or validation process, and are also associated with the approval of certain new applications.
The current dispersal period represents fees that were paid from February 1 to July 31, 2023. A total of 55 cities, 536 boroughs, and 760 townships will benefit from this initiative. Payments to these municipalities vary, ranging from as little as $25 to as much as $375,475.
Over the past five fiscal years, the PLCB has returned just over $17.5 million in licensing fees to local municipalities. This significant sum underscores the PLCB’s commitment to supporting Pennsylvania’s local communities and highlights the substantial impact these returns can have on municipalities across the state.
A complete list of license fee distributions by municipality is available on the PLCB website. This transparency allows residents to see how their local economies are being supported by the PLCB’s licensing fee returns.
By returning these fees, the PLCB provides municipalities with much-needed funds to enhance local services and infrastructure, thereby improving the quality of life for all residents. This initiative, coupled with the PLCB’s robust regulation of over 15,000 retail liquor licenses statewide, underscores its crucial role in Pennsylvania’s economic and social landscape.
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