Proposed Rule Making

Notice of Proposed Rule Making:

The ABC aims to improve the processes and procedures for carrying out yearly priority drawings. This action also aims to implement a digital process that eliminates the manual analog process. The proposed regulations will create a uniform licensing process for potential licensees, and this is provided for through the following proposed rule making process. 

Public hearing 

Although the public hearing is not required, interested individuals may submit written comments on the proposed regulations no later than 15 days before the end of the written comment period.  

Written comment period

All individuals or representatives of persons who have authority to submit such comments on the proposed rule making issue must submit their written comments by April 5, 2022.

Submit comments to:

Law and Policy Unit

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

Comments on the processes and procedures may also be submitted by email to RPU@abc.ca.gov, please include “Priority Registration Drawings” in the subject line of your email.

Contact Liquor License Network with on proposed rule making questions!