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Expanded Sales To-Go Privileges Beginning January 1, 2022

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Sales of Alcoholic Beverages To-Go

Responsible Beverage Service Portal

Find authorized training providers and take ABC’s online test all on ABC’s RBS Portal.

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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

ABC Reminds Licensees to be Vigilant when Checking Identifications

Dec 23, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding ABC licensees to check identifications closely to prevent underage drinking during the holidays. ABC also wants to remind you to have a plan in place for a sober driver…

New Alcoholic Beverage Laws in California

Dec 21, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is providing the following summary of some new alcoholic beverage laws that went into effect in 2021and other laws that will take effect in January 2022. “ABC will continue to provide information and guidance…

ABC is Awarded a Grant to Increase Teen Driver Safety

Dec 14, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced it will administer a $284,000 grant to educate teenagers about safe driving, reduce underage drinking, and work to lower the number of Californians killed or injured in DUI crashes…

ABC’s LEAD Program Celebrates 30 Years

Dec 7, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) LEAD training program is celebrating 30 years of service. LEAD stands for Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs. The award-winning program provides free voluntary training, and it has now trained…

Suspect is Arrested in Merced for Allegedly Furnishing Alcohol to Minors

Dec 3, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced that a suspect has been arrested in Merced for furnishing alcohol to minors following a lengthy Target Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies (TRACE) investigation. ABC opened the TRACE…

ABC is Awarded a Grant to Increase Safety through Community Outreach

Nov 12, 2021

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced it will administer a $398,000 grant to help reduce impaired driving and continue the effort to lower the number of Californians killed or injured in DUI crashes. The grant was awarded…

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.