Liquor License For Lease In San Jose
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California liquor license requirements and laws. A California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license isn't an instant process. From start to finish, a new license can take about 90 days. Transfers are slightly faster at around 75 days.
A temporary permit cannot be issued for original licenses or premises-to-premises transfers. Check “yes” to request that a temporary permit be issued to the applicant. A temporary permit is good for 120 days and allows the applicant to sell alcoholic beverages during the transfer waiting period.
Full liquor licenses are difficult to get because they are only issued once a year and you have to sign up for the lottery. Even with that, not every county gets authorizations every year.
Type 20 License: The Type 20 license is typically issued to retailers such as grocery and convenience stores. Premises that sell beer and wine with a Type 20 license are prohibited from selling liquor. This is the most typical license of most grocery stores and convenience stores.
47 - On-Sale General - Eating Place Issued to restaurants. Authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the licensed premises. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the licensed premises. Must operate and maintain the licensed premises as a bona fide eating place.
42 - On-Sale Beer & Wine - Public Premises Issued to bars and taverns. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold. No distilled spirits may be on the premises. Minors are not allowed to enter and remain (see BPC § 25663.5 for exception, musicians).