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Temporary Fee Relief Extension For May Renewals

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.

Fifth Notice of Regulatory Relief

New relief for ABC on-sale licensees without kitchen facilities and sales of alcoholic drinks to-go with meals prepared by food vendors.

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ABC and SADD Warn about the Deadliest Season for Young People

ABC and SADD Warn about the Deadliest Season for Young People

May 22, 2020

HomeNews ReleasesWarning from ABC And SADD ABC and SADD Warn about the Deadliest Season for Young People ABC and SADD team up to remind the public that the summer months are predicted to be the most dangerous season for teens Los Angeles – Today, the...

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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.
Call (916) 419-2500

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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 »

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