<P> Some supermarkets, including Wegmans, Giant Eagle, Giant, and Weis, have begun to sell alcohol within restaurants attached to the main supermarket building, but only under very specific conditions (the restaurant must have a defined separation from the rest of the supermarket, a separate cashier, and seating for at least 30 patrons). Supermarket chain ShopRite has begun to attach Wine and Spirits stores to its stores . For a time, Sheetz obtained a liquor license for a restaurant attached to one of its convenience stores in Altoona . After several debates, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the store must sell beer to in - house customers as well as take - out . The 17th Street store now again sells beer and allows limited in store consumption . </P> <P> Closing time for restaurants and bars in Pennsylvania is 2 am and for private clubs is 3 am . </P> <P> Pennsylvania state lawmakers have attempted to privatize the sales of wine and spirits in the commonwealth . The state has had a monopoly over the sales of wine and spirits since the repeal of Prohibition . In the 2011 legislative session, the privatization of sales of wine and spirits was the focus of some controversy . This controversy is due to the budget deficit that the commonwealth faces . Supporters of the bill argue that sales taxes and license sales could generate nearly $1 billion worth of revenue for the state . </P> <P> In the 2012 session, House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, with the backing of Governor Tom Corbett, announced a plan to issue 1,600 new liquor store licenses and auction the 600 - plus liquor stores currently owned by the state . Stores would be allowed to sell beer in any configuration and without limit . Supporters say it could raise as much as $1.6 billion for the state . Opponents say that the proposed pricing would make it difficult for mom - and - pop stores to afford such licenses . Major opponents include the liquor store clerks union and the Pennsylvania Beer Alliance . </P>

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