August 2020 Renewal Temporary Fee Relief

ABC announced 30-day extension on liquor license renewals with an additional 30 days to pay fees and late renewal penalty fees. This relief applies to all licensees whose annual renewal payment is due by August 31st. The relief gives licensees a 30-day grace period...

The Importance of Escrow in a Liquor License Transfer

A Liquor License is Property Transfer of liquor license in escrow Although a liquor license cannot be tied to any property permanently it is still considered property in the state of California. The Alcoholic Beverage Control of California requires the transaction to...

COVID-19 Business Closures

Note to readers: This Public Health Order was issued by Governor Newsom in the State of California on July 13th, 2020 COVID-19 business closure was mandated by the Govenor for businesses with liquor licenses to close indoor operations. Given the increase cases of...

Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages

Delivery of Alcohol The delivery of alcohol off the licensee’s premises must consider the following.  Unless there is a specific condition added to your license back when you first applied, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of California (ABC) allows...

What is Considered a “Meal” in ABC Terms

What is a meal according to the ABC? We have been getting many questions regarding what is actually considered meals per ABC terms. There is no black and white answer but let us elaborate. Business and Professions Code section 23038 states, “’Meals’ means the usual...
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