If you're starting a business in California that sells alcohol, such as a fine dining restaurant, then you will need to apply for and be granted a liquor license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
All U.S. states are regulated at a federal level ing to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. At a state level, California is overseen by the California State Department Of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Alcohol Control/ABC States Of that list, Alabama, Idaho, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia directly control the sale of alcohol through ABC-licensed liquor stores.
Any person wishing to obtain an alcoholic beverage license should apply at the nearest district office of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. All parties concerned, applicants for new licenses or transferors (present licensees), and transferees (applicants) should be present.
Private Parties i.e. weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or anyone other than a non-profit organization shall not sell alcohol on their own. If a private party wishes to sell alcohol, they must arrange this through a licensed caterer.
Unless restricted by special license conditions, on-sale general and on-sale beer and wine licensees may sell all types of wine and malt beverages. Unless restricted by special license conditions, on-sale beer licensees may sell malt beverages.
California law provides two types of licenses allowing for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises in connection with the operation of a restaurant. One license allows for the sale or consumption of beer and wine; the other allows for distilled spirits in addition to beer and wine.
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is an agency of the government of the state of California charged with regulation of alcoholic beverages. The ABC was created by constitutional amendment effective January 1, 1955, as an independent department of the executive branch of the state government.
The BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) oversees the regulation and licensing of liquor and non-medical cannabis establishments and events. Under provincial legislation, the CSRD is notified of liquor licence applications within its boundaries and can provide comment to the LCRB.
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.