Pennsylvania Alcohol (2026) — Rules & Official Sources

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Pennsylvania Alcohol Laws

Pennsylvania prohibits alcohol in state parks. State stores for wine/liquor. Case purchases in beer distributors.

Pennsylvania has strict alcohol control. Wine/liquor only through state Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. Beer: distributors sell cases, some bars/restaurants sell six-packs. STATE PARKS: Alcohol PROHIBITED in all Pennsylvania state parks. OPEN CONTAINER: Prohibited for all vehicle occupants. DUI: 0.08% BAC, tiered penalties at 0.10% and 0.16%. 47 P.S. §1-101.

Official sources (verified August 18, 2026)

75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(2) general impairment 0.08–<0.10; § 3802(b) high rate 0.10–<0.16; § 3802(c) highest rate 0.16+ — §1-101.

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