Alcohol License Vicinity Rules
The law says ABC may deny any retail license located (a) within the immediate vicinity of churches and hospitals, or (b) within at least 600 feet of schools, public playgrounds and nonprofit youth facilities.
Generally, ABC will deny a license in the above situations when there is evidence that normal operation of the licensed premises will be contrary to public welfare and morals. Mere proximity by itself is not sufficient to deny the license.
ABC will not license a new retail location within 100 feet of a residence unless the applicant can establish that the operation of the proposed premises will not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the property by residents. (Section 23789 and Rule 61.4)
In summary, the alcohol license vicinity rules apply to certain types of organizations, businesses or areas, such as residential communities, that would be within a certain vicinity of a business that has a liquor license, and the rules may cause the Alcohol Beverage Control to deny a liquor license.
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