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40 Pa. Code § 3.1. Definitions.

§ 3.1. Definitions.

 The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Authorized agent—An individual whose signature appears on the reverse side of a Wholesale Liquor Purchase Permit Card, provided the individual is regularly employed in the business or establishment of a permit holder.

   Bar/counter—A smooth flat surface affixed to the premises on which drinks and food are served.

   Bench—A long seat for more than one person.

   Booth—A table usually surrounded by one or two benches, serving as partitions.

   Chair—A single seat with back, often with arms, and supported on legs or a pedestal.

   Eating space—A space at least 18 inches wide by 12 inches deep, which is suitable for a service setting of plate, utensils and drink.

   Management contract—An agreement between a licensee and a management company to operate, manage or supervise all or part of the operation of the licensed premises.

   Permit holder—A retail liquor licensee, registered pharmacist, hospital, State-owned institution, manufacturing pharmacist or chemist, manufacturer of products for nonbeverage purposes, or other person to whom a Wholesale Liquor Purchase Permit has been issued by the Board.

   Retail liquor licensee—A person, partnership, association or corporation holding a hotel, restaurant, club or public service liquor license or other license issued under the Liquor Code for the sale of liquor and malt or brewed beverages at retail.

   Seating—The number of patrons able to be served meals in a restaurant or eating place retail dispenser premises where a stool, chair, booth or bench is provided to sit on, and where an eating space is provided.

   Stool—A backless and armless single seat supported on legs or a pedestal.

   Table—A piece of furniture having a smooth flat top supported by one or more vertical legs.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  3.1 amended under section 207(i) of the Liquor code (47 P. S. §  2-207(i)).

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.1 amended November 12, 2004, effective November 13, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6139; amended March 5, 2010, effective March 6, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 1149. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (312227) to (312228).



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