To: PA Liquor Control Board and Sheryl Delozier (PA-88)
Allow underage performers in licensed establishments in PA
To remove the language in Section 493.13 of the PA Liquor Code that prohibits entertainers under the age of 18 from performing in licensed establishments.
Why is this important?
Performers under the age of 18 regularly perform in licensed establishments around Pennsylvania. From the Irish Dance Schools on St. Patrick's Day, to local musicians, to National Acts such as Taylor Swift; all have performed in licensed establishments and were enjoyed by those in attendance. Most of these acts had chaperones that ensure proper behavior during the performance. Enforcement of this section of the law is hurting the development of these young performers which may reduce their chances of succeeding in the entertainment business later in life. Quite frankly, if their presence in the establishment is legal, what is the harm in allowing them to perform?