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ABC announces 30-day extension on annual license renewal fees and late renewal penalty fees.

COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization Application

ABC announces new relief for on-sale dining establishments in counties where stay at home orders have been lifted.

On-Premises Meal Requirements Modification

CDPH has removed the requirement that alcoholic beverages be served only in conjunction with meals at thousands of ABC licensed premises.

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California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents Will be Out the 4th of July Weekend to Increase Public Safety

Jun 29, 2020

ABC Announces $3 Million Grant Program to Help Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm

Jun 16, 2020

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Director Jacob Appelsmith has announced that the department has budgeted $3 million this year for a grant program to help ABC and 50 local law enforcement agencies reduce alcohol-related harm in California…

ABC and SADD Warn about the Deadliest Season for Young People

May 22, 2020

Today, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in partnership with the California SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), issued a statewide call to action in combating the deadliest season for young people — the summer months…

ABC Announces that Bars, Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries will be Able to Sell Drinks To-Go

May 22, 2020

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced that bars, wineries, distilleries, and breweries that do not have their own kitchens but that partner with meal providers will be able to sell alcoholic beverages to-go, as long as they are in a sealed container and in conjunction with a meal…

COVID-19 Updates from the California Response Team

May 21, 2020

Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents Will be Working to Increase Public Safety During Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2020

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced it will have agents out ensuring public safety through enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws on Memorial Day weekend. ABC agents will visit ABC licensed businesses to make sure licensees are checking identifications to prevent underage drinking, and that people are staying safe during this COVID-19 pandemic…

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The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provides the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

Email us at headquarters@abc.ca.gov.
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The Department’s workload is divided into three elements: administration, licensing, and compliance. The Department’s Headquarters in Sacramento consists of the Director’s office and other offices performing licensing, fiscal management, legal, trade practices, training, and personnel / labor relations and other administrative support functions for the Department. Read more »

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES
Regulatory Relief

Temporary Fee Relief Extension For July Renewals

COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization Application

On-Premises Meal Requirements Modification

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