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Renewal Fee Waiver

Specified on-sale licensees may be eligible for fee waivers of licenses with expiration dates between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2023.

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LEAD Training for Off-Sale Licensees

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This training is specifically designed for members of the alcoholic beverage industry who work in off-sale locations such as stores and sell alcohol to patrons for off-site consumption.

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News & Updates

Let’s Keep California Teen Drivers Safe Behind the Wheel

Oct 15, 2021

This week, October 17-23 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and it is a great time for California teenagers and parents to talk to one another about how teenagers can travel safely on the roads, streets and highways. This week – and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens…

ABC Launches New Online Licensing Services Portal

Oct 7, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has launched a Licensing Services Portal to provide online services for over 90,000 licensees. “The new portal offers an easier and more efficient way for licensees to renew their licenses by paying annual fees online,” said ABC Director Eric Hirata…

September is Pedestrian Safety Month: Be Predictable, Look Out for One Another

Sep 8, 2021

As part of Pedestrian Safety Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) supports efforts by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) throughout September to improve pedestrian safety and help reduce crashes and injuries…

California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents Will be Out Labor Day Weekend

Aug 31, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced it will have agents out working to keep the public safe through enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws on Labor Day weekend. ABC Agents will visit ABC licensed businesses to ensure compliance…

ABC Announces that Grant Applications are now Available for Local Law Enforcement to Increase Safety in California Communities

Aug 20, 2021

Beginning October 1, 2021, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), sponsored by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), anticipates awarding grants up to $20,000 to local law enforcement agencies…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Alpine County

Aug 16, 2021

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one (1) new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Alpine County, as authorized in Section 23827 of the Business & Professions Code…

Helping Communities and Assisting Businesses

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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.