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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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ABC’s Online Services

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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Renewal Fee Waiver

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

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News & Updates

ABC Files Accusation Against Shameless O’Leery’s Irish Pub in Redding

Aug 5, 2022

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will post a 60-day suspension at Shameless O’Leery’s Irish Pub located at 1701 California Street #B in Redding. Alcohol sales will be prohibited beginning August 22 and will not be allowed until the 60-day…

Grant Applications are now Available for Local Law Enforcement to Support Public Safety Programs

Aug 2, 2022

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), anticipates awarding up to $50,000 grants to 20 local law enforcement agencies. The grants would start as soon as October 1 and support the Minor Decoy Program, Shoulder Tap Program, Informed Merchants…

ABC Revokes the License of the Bottom’s Up Tavern in Long Beach

Aug 1, 2022

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the liquor license of the Bottom’s Up Tavern located at 1739 East Artesia Boulevard in Long Beach. Alcohol sales are immediately prohibited. ABC agents opened an investigation…

ABC Revokes the License of Grandma’s Sports Bar and Grill in Bakersfield

Jul 15, 2022

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the liquor license of Grandma’s Sports Bar and Grill, located at 1901 Flower Street in Bakersfield. Alcohol sales are immediately prohibited. ABC agents opened an investigation after…

This Fourth of July Weekend ABC Asks Licensees to Serve Alcohol Responsibly

Jul 1, 2022

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) reminds licensees to serve alcohol responsibly this Fourth of July weekend by remembering to check identifications, not sell to obviously intoxicated patrons, and not over-serve customers. ABC also reminds…

California’s Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Law Goes into Effect July 1

Jun 30, 2022

Over 97,000 alcohol servers and managers in California have registered with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to start the three-step process of becoming certified and compliant with a new law going into effect July 1, 2022. The new law requires…

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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.