Rep. Gerald Mullery July 28, 2020
HARRISBURG, July 28 – A bill introduced by state Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Luzerne, has been included in a legislative package announced today by House Democrats to provide relief to owners and workers of Pennsylvania restaurants, bars and clubs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The food service industry is among one of the hardest hit industries in Pennsylvania due to COVID-19,” Mullery said. “These hardworking business owners and their staff lost wages and profits through no fault of their own and they need assistance now. We need to do everything we can to ensure their businesses survive this pandemic.”
Mullery’s bill would waive the liquor license renewal fee for any bar, restaurant or club that suffered more than a 25% downturn in business due to the virus. The other bills in the package include:
Mullery said quick action is needed on the bills to help mitigate the financial burdens faced by these small businesses.
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