ABC-SCF Instructions for Winegrowers
Instructions and general information.
Revised 03/22
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COVID-19 Renewal Relief is available to licensees that self-certify that their ABC licensed business meets all the criteria described in Business & Professions Code § 23320.4 as listed on Form ABC-SCF (i.e. waiver).
When to Submit the Waiver
To receive the fee relief, licensees holding a type 02 license must complete and submit the ABC-SCF form no later than June 30, 2022. Waivers received after June 30, 2022 will not be accepted. Please do not submit the waiver until after you receive your renewal notice.
Where to Submit the Waiver
Licensees must visit Renewal Fee Waiver page to verify their eligibility to receive a fee waiver. Licensees whose total renewal balance is eligible for a fee waiver can submit their ABC-SCF online through the Verify Eligibility tool.
Licensees that will have a remaining balance due must send their ABC-SCF with their payment and renewal notice to the mailing address listed on the form. Licensees can obtain a copy of the ABC-SCF form through the Verify Eligibility tool or by visiting the Licensing Forms page on our website.
NOTE: Licensees must only submit one waiver either online or by postal mail for each license number.
Winegrowers Eligible for Relief
The waiver of license renewal fees shall apply only to winegrowers that certify that they meet all the following criteria:
- The production volume of the type 02 license was less than 100,000 gallons of wine during the fiscal year in which the license expires; and
- The type 02 license was active between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020, inclusive; and
- The primary operation of the type 02 license was directly impacted by health and safety restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duplicate 02 licenses are not eligible for fee relief.
Definition of “Active” Status
The fee waiver is only available for 02 license types that were active between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020, inclusive. For the purpose of determining eligibility for this waiver, the term “active” means license privileges were exercised at any time during the specified period at the licensed premises. This does not include any license that was surrendered or that was indefinitely suspended for the entire period specified.
Instructions for Completing a Paper Waiver
Enter the licensee name as it appears on your license certificate. ABC staff will use the contact information provided on the ABC-SCF if additional information is needed. All eligible license types issued under one license number can be included on one waiver.
You must pay the renewal fees for any of your other license types that are not eligible for fee relief. Please send the payment for the remaining balance with this form and your renewal notice. Failure to pay the remaining renewal fee(s) will result in penalty fees and ultimately cancellation of the license.
Notifications
If your request is approved and all remaining renewal fees are paid (if applicable), you will receive your new ABC license certificate by mail. Please allow 6 weeks from the time your request is submitted. If your request is denied, you will be contacted in writing using the mailing address in our records.
Winegrower’s Report
Type 02 licensees must report their production volume of wine each year on the Winegrower’s Annual Report submitted to the department pursuant to section 23327. Because this report is not submitted to the department until after the license expiration date, if a licensee anticipates that the report will show less than 100,000 gallons of wine was produced during the preceding fiscal year, then the waiver request should be submitted. If the report thereafter shows that the licensee was not actually eligible for the waiver, then the full amount of fees shall be payable upon notification from the department. Failure to submit the waiver as required by these guidelines shall not entitle the licensee to a refund if it is later determined that the production of wine was less than 100,000 gallons.
Questions
Additional information about the fee waiver program, including FAQ’s, is available at on the Renewal Fee Waiver page. If you have further questions, please contact your local ABC Office.
Contact
For additional information,
contact your local ABC District Office.
Bakersfield
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4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield CA, 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- Bakersfield@abc.ca.gov
Concord
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1800 Sutter St., Ste 450
Concord CA , 94520
- Phone:
- (925) 655-6314
- Fax:
- (925) 655-6310
- Email:
- Concord@abc.ca.gov
Eureka
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1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka CA, 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- Eureka@abc.ca.gov
Fresno
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1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno CA, 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- Fresno@abc.ca.gov
LA/Metro
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888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles CA, 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- LAMetro@abc.ca.gov
LB/Lakewood
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3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood CA, 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 982-1396
- Email:
- LongBeach/Lakewood@abc.ca.gov
Monrovia
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222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114
Monrovia CA, 91016
- Phone:
- (626) 256-3241
- Fax:
- (626) 263-9858
- Email:
- Monrovia@abc.ca.gov
Palm Desert
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34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert CA, 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- PalmDesert@abc.ca.gov
Redding
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1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding CA, 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- Redding@abc.ca.gov
Riverside
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3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside CA, 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- Riverside@abc.ca.gov
Sacramento
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2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento CA, 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- Sacramento@abc.ca.gov
Salinas
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1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas CA, 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- Salinas@abc.ca.gov
San Diego
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1350 Front St., Room 5056
San Diego CA, 92101
- Phone:
- (619) 525-4064
- Fax:
- (619) 231-1171
- Email:
- SanDiego@abc.ca.gov
San Francisco
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33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1230
San Francisco CA, 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 356-6500
(415) 356-6501
(415) 356-6502
(415) 356-6503 - Fax:
- (415) 356-6599
- Email:
- SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov
San Jose
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100 Paseo de San Antonio, Room 119
San Jose CA, 95113
- Phone:
- (408) 277-1200
- Fax:
- (408) 971-9421
- Email:
- SanJose@abc.ca.gov
San Luis Obispo
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3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 103A
San Luis Obispo CA, 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- SanLuisObispo@abc.ca.gov
San Marcos
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570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos CA, 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- SanMarcos@abc.ca.gov
Santa Ana
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2 MacAurthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana CA, 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- SantaAna@abc.ca.gov
Santa Rosa
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50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa CA, 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- SantaRosa@abc.ca.gov
Stockton
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31 E. Channel St., Room 168
Stockton CA, 95202
- Phone:
- (209) 948-7739
- Fax:
- (209) 546-7853
- Email:
- Stockton@abc.ca.gov
Van Nuys
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6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys CA, 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-6731
- Email:
- VanNuys@abc.ca.gov
Ventura
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1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura CA, 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- Ventura@abc.ca.gov