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Now Accepting 2022/2023 ABC OTS Grant Applications for Law Enforcement Agencies through September 2, 2022

Now Accepting ABC OTS Grant Applications for Law Enforcement

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2022 Priority Licenses

During the period of September 19-30, 2022, ABC offices will accept applications for priority licenses in eligible counties and Type 87 licenses in San Francisco County.

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ABC’s Online Services

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Create a License Administrator account to manage your license online. ABC is mailing validation codes in phases for licensees to register for an account.

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News & Updates

ABC Posts 30-day Suspension Notice at Rocky’s 7440 Club in Citrus Heights

Aug 16, 2022

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended Rocky’s 7440 Club’s alcohol license located at 7440 Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights. Alcohol sales are immediately prohibited for 30 days and will not be allowed until the suspension has concluded…

ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations

Aug 15, 2022

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general licenses…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Napa County

Aug 15, 2022

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of ten new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Napa County as authorized in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 23826.10 of the Business & Professions Code…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Mariposa County

Aug 15, 2022

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of two new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Mariposa County…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Alpine County

Aug 15, 2022

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Alpine County…

ABC Announces Special On-Sale Liquor Licenses for San Francisco

Aug 15, 2022

Eric Hirata, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced authorization for the issuance of five new Neighborhood Restricted Special On-Sale General Licenses (Type 87) in specified census tracts located in the city and county of San Francisco…

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