These licenses are issued to on-sale general licensees and allow for the sale and service of beer, wine, and distilled spirits from portable bars. Each portable bar must be licensed and may be moved to different rooms or areas of the licensed premises. This license allows qualified non-profit theater companies to sell and serve beer and wine to ticket holders. Sales and service of beer and wine may only occur during and two hours prior and one hour after a bona fide theater performance of the company.
This license may be issued to certain for-profit theater companies within the City and County of San Francisco as specified in Business and Professions Code Section Theater companies holding this license may permit sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the lobbies and seating areas of the theater for the period beginning two consecutive hours prior to a live theatrical performance and ending one hour after the live theatrical performance is completed, subject to Section This license may be issued to certain for-profit theater companies within the County of Napa as specified in Business and Professions Code Section Theater companies holding this license may permit sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the lobbies and seating areas of the theater for the period beginning two consecutive hours prior to a live theatrical performance and ending three hours after the live theatrical performance is completed, subject to Section This license may be issued to a certain non-profit mutual benefit corporation that meets the requirements of Business and Professions Code Section This license authorizes the commercial manufacture of up to , gallons of distilled spirits per fiscal year, and allows the packaging, blending, mixing, flavoring, coloring, labeling, and exportation of distilled spirits manufactured by the licensee.
In addition, the licensee may sell up to the equivalent of 2. A craft distiller may also sell all beers, wines, brandies and distilled spirits to consumers for consumption at a bona fide eating place upon the licensed premises.
Restaurant Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on a bona fide eating place plus a limited amount of brewing of beer. This license does not authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises where sold. This license is no longer available for purchase but may be transferred to another person. A maritime museum association holding this license may sell and serve beer, wine, and distilled spirits to persons attending pre-arranged events held onboard its vessels while those vessels are underway or while moored at their home port dock.
This permit allows certain licensees to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on property adjacent to the licensed premises that is owned or under the control of the licensee. For further information regarding an event permit, please see our Event Authorization page.
This license may be issued to certain persons that meet the requirements of Business and Professions Code Section Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits purchased from a licensed wholesaler or winegrower only to registered guests of the establishment for consumption on the premises.
Alcoholic beverages shall not be given away to guests, but the price of the alcoholic beverage shall be included in the price of the overnight transient occupancy accommodation. Removal of alcoholic beverages from the grounds is not permitted.
Any licensee holding a Winegrowers License Type 02 may apply for a wine sales event permit. A wine sales event permit authorizes the licensee to sell bottled wine produced by the winegrower for consumption off the premises where sold and only at fairs, festivals or cultural events sponsored by designated tax-exempt organizations, or similar events approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC. For further information regarding a wine sales event permit, please see our Wine Sales Event Permits page.
This permit authorizes winegrowers located in other states to sell and ship wine directly to residents of California who are at least 21 years of age. This permit is not issued to winegrowers in foreign countries and such entities are not permitted to sell and ship wine to adult residents of California. The Limited Off Sale Wine License allows for the sale of wine to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises. Sales are restricted to those solicited and accepted via direct mail, telephone, or the Internet and may not be conducted from a retail premises open to the public.
The quantity and number of tastings that may be offered to consumers is limited. This license can only be held in conjunction with a qualified off-sale license. 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. This license type is limited in the number available and may only be issued to certain premises which meet the requirements of Business and Professions Code Section This license may only be issued to a specific premises which meets the requirements of Business and Professions Code Section Skip to Main Content.
Home Licensing License Types. A catalog of ABC license types. Click on each heading to see a description of the license type. License Types by Number. The exportation of distilled spirits. Bakersfield map Stockdale Highway. Concord map Sutter St. Eureka map Sixth St. Verify Eligibility. Frequently Asked Questions. What are the types of retail licenses? On-Sale General-authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages: namely, beer, wine and distilled spirits, for consumption on the premises, and the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises.
Off-Sale General-authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises in original, sealed containers.
On-Sale Beer and Wine-authorizes the sale of all types of wine and malt beverages e. Off-Sale Beer and Wine-authorizes the sale of all types of wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises in original, sealed containers. It also applies to a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production. To sell distilled spirits or wine for off-site consumption as authorized by this bill, the licensee must have on-sale wine or distilled spirits privileges.
For example, a Type 41 license cannot sell distilled spirits pursuant to this bill since that license type does not provide distilled spirits privileges.
A manufacturer-sealed container is a container, such as a bottle or can, that is filled and sealed by the manufacturer of the alcohol. A nonmanufacturer-sealed container to-go is a container filled by the retail licensee that has a secure lid or cap that is sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap by breaking the seal.
In addition to other requirements, licensees selling nonmanufacturer-sealed alcoholic beverages to-go must post a notice that states the following:. This does not include a utility compartment or glove compartment See Vehicle Code Section Additionally, these beverages shall not be consumed in public or in any other area where open containers are prohibited by law. Licensees are responsible for ensuring compliance with this restriction.
Similarly, partially consumed alcoholic beverages, such as those ordered while dining-in, cannot be packaged to-go. Existing law generally allows an on-sale retail license to sell or deliver manufacturer-sealed containers of beer and wine for consumption off the licensed premises. This bill does not alter these privileges in any way.
However, alcoholic beverages sold pursuant to this bill cannot be delivered. This means that manufacturer-sealed distilled spirits and nonmanufacturer-sealed distilled spirits or single-serve wine cannot be delivered to consumers. Manufacturer-sealed distilled spirits and nonmanufacturer-sealed containers of distilled spirits or single-serve wine may be sold for consumption off the licensed premises if the beverages are ordered and picked up directly from the premises in person by the consumer who must present an ID to verify they are of legal age and are the person who placed the order.
Beer cannot be sold in a nonmanufacturer-sealed container. Other conditions apply to the sale of nonmanufacturer-sealed to-go alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to, the types of alcohol allowed to be sold under a particular license. Nonmanufacturer-sealed to-go alcoholic beverages may be distilled spirits, mixed drinks, or single-serve wine that are prepared by the on-sale retailer on the licensed premises and are not sold to the consumer in the original manufacturer-sealed container.
Further requirements for the sale of nonmanufacturer-sealed to-go alcoholic beverages are:. The alcohol sold may only be that which is allowed by the particular license type and specifically excludes beer from being sold in nonmanufacturer-sealed containers.
Licensees must notify the Department of their intent to sell nonmanufacturer-sealed to-go alcoholic beverages. Effective January 1, , licensees cannot sell nonmanufacturer-sealed to-go alcoholic beverages unless they have notified the Department of their intent to do so.
The Department is currently building a webpage on the ABC website where eligible licensees may file their notice of intent to sell nonmanufacturer-sealed alcoholic beverages to-go. The webpage is anticipated to go live by the end of December. Once live, a link on the ABC homepage will be published. The warning sign must be conspicuously posted on the premises, online, or wherever necessary to ensure the consumer ordering and purchasing the alcoholic beverages is given notice of open container laws.
While there are no size or color specifications for the sign, it must be conspicuous, which means it must be readily observable by customers.
It must contain the verbiage as follows:. Licensees should replace any previous notices with this statutory language. With good cause, the Department may at any time impose conditions on a license restricting or prohibiting the licensee from selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages pursuant to this bill.
Good cause includes, but is not limited to, a written request, that states the reason for the restriction or prohibition, from a local law enforcement agency or local governing body or its designated subordinate officer or agency. Licensees would be able to petition the Department to remove or modify the condition within 10 days following imposition of the condition.
If a petition is not submitted within 10 days, then the licensee would need to wait one year, pursuant to existing law, before the licensee may file a petition for the removal or modification of the condition.
When petitioning the Department for the removal or modification of the condition, the licensee has the burden of establishing that the condition is unreasonable or that no good cause exists for its imposition.
The condition shall remain in place until a final determination is made. This bill does not make selling alcohol for consumption off-site a requirement for any on-sale licensee. Skip to Main Content. Home Licensing Frequently Asked Questions. What is an alcoholic beverage license? What are the types of retail licenses? On-Sale General-authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages: namely, beer, wine and distilled spirits, for consumption on the premises, and the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises.
Off-Sale General-authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises in original, sealed containers. On-Sale Beer and Wine-authorizes the sale of all types of wine and malt beverages e. Off-Sale Beer and Wine-authorizes the sale of all types of wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises in original, sealed containers. On-Sale Beer-authorizes the sale of malt beverages for consumption on and off the premises Sections , , and May a person who holds a license for a bona fide public eating place lease out the food concession?
No person under 21 years of age is allowed on public premises. There are two classes of public premises: As to on-sale general and on-sale beer and wine licenses, this means premises maintained and operated for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages to the public for consumption on the premises, and in which food is not sold or served to the public as in a bona fide eating place, although food products may be sold or served incidentally to the sale or service of alcoholic beverages.
What beverages may the holder of an on-sale license sell for consumption off the licensed premises in original, sealed containers? Can any person obtain an alcoholic beverage license? When is a duplicate license required? May ABC deny the renewal of an existing license? When must licenses be renewed? All licenses may be renewed by paying the required renewal fee before the license expires. How soon does the license have to be put in use?
Where may alcoholic beverages be stored when there is no room for them on the licensed premises? How many feet must licensed premises be from a church, a school, or residences? What organizations are eligible for a club license? Are such clubs restricted to on-sale privileges? License Transfers. Can a license be transferred from one person to another person without making an application to ABC? Does the filing of the application for transfer accomplish the transfer of the license? How long does it normally take for the issuance or transfer of a license?
Pending transfer of the license, may the intended transferee operate the licensed business? When the lease on the licensed premises is terminated and the premises must be vacated, what is required of the licensee? What steps are required for the issuance or transfer of an alcoholic beverage license? Does ABC notify local officials of the license application?
Section Common concerns are that the license: Would create a public nuisance Would cause or add to crime in the area Would be contrary to a zoning law Is in a high-crime area or an area that has too many licenses and would not serve public convenience or necessity In the case of number 4, the City Council or Board of Supervisors has 90 days to determine this and notify ABC.
Does ABC conduct an investigation of license applications? What are the responsibilities of a license applicant? Sections , , , In case of death or incompetency to act as a sole licensee, who may exercise the privileges of the license?
Does the law prohibit pledging the transfer of a license as security for a loan or as security for the fulfillment of any agreement?
How long can the licensed premises be closed before the licensee must surrender possession of the license? May an applicant have some assurance of the issuance of a license before construction of the premises to be licensed is begun or completed? Do I need a license from ABC? What type of license do I need? If I obtain an ABC license, will there be any restrictions?
If I am not actually operating the business, do I still need to comply with the rules on my ABC license? Online Beer Price Posting. Will I continue to submit the ABC in the new online system?
Will I continue to use sheet numbers in the new online system? Sheet numbers will not be used in the online system. This inevitably drives prices skyward. We at License Locators helps our clients secure the best deals on the market to ensure they receive the license they need at the best price. There are both on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses, and two of the most popular types of alcohol permits sought by restauranteurs and bar owners include Type 47 and Type Those searching for a Type 48 liquor license for sale are looking to serve alcohol in an establishment that allows entry only to patrons older than 21, while a Type 47 liquor license for sale is required to serve alcohol in a bona fide eating place.
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