(a) There is established the Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry Promotion Board.
(b) The Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry Promotion Board shall be composed of the following members:
(1) One member appointed by the Governor.
(2) Four members appointed by the General Assembly as follows:
(i) One individual appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate.
(ii) One individual appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(iii) One individual appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(iv) One individual appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
(c) Each member must be a resident of this Commonwealth and have substantial experience or expertise in the Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage industry.
(d) Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(e) The Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry Promotion Board has the following powers and duties:
(1) Make recommendations to the board to award grants to entities for the purpose of increasing the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and enhancing the Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverages industry through promotion, marketing and research-based programs and projects. Grants shall be awarded through a competitive grant review process. The application for a grant shall include the following information:
(i) Purpose for which the grant will be utilized.
(iv) Method for measuring outcome.
(v) Other criteria required by the Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry Promotion Board.
(2) Require each grant recipient to provide full and complete access to all records relating to the performance of the grant and to submit accurate information.
(3) Conduct a thorough annual evaluation of each program for which a grant under this section is made.
(4) Seek repayment of money upon a determination that the money was not utilized for the original stated purpose.
(5) Submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing all grants and other actions.
(f) The Department of Agriculture shall provide assistance to assist the Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverages Industry Promotion Board in carrying out its powers and duties.
(g) Annually, the board shall allocate the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the purpose of awarding grants under subsection (e)(1).
Credits
1951, April 12, P.L. 90, No. 21, art. IV, § 446.1, added 2016, June 8, P.L. 273, No. 39, § 15, effective in 60 days [Aug. 8, 2016].
47 P.S. § 4-446.1, PA ST 47 P.S. § 4-446.1
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
