Regulations & Rulemaking

Be aware of ABC-related rules and regulation changes, whether pending or previously enacted.

Approved Regulations

Formal Rulemaking Matters Approved by the Office of Administrative Law

Rulemaking agencies, like the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, go through the regular rulemaking process outlined in the Administrative Procedure Act, which involves notice to the public, public comment and responses, and a review for necessity and clarity, to establish standards for interpreting and implementing statutes passed by the Legislature. Once completed, approved rulemakings are codified as a regulation with legal effect within the State. ABC’s approved regulatory packages can be found on the Approved Regulations page.

Pending Rulemaking

Formal Rulemaking Matters Pending with the Office of Administrative Law

Conflict of Interest Code Amendments

Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as the Form 700. The Form 700 provides transparency, ensures accountability, and serves as a reminder to the public official of potential conflicts of interest in governmental decisions. This regulation package proposes to amend the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Form 700 reporting requirements found in the Conflict of Interest Code.

Pending Regulatory Package

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD

The written comment period for the Conflict of Interest Code Amendments closes at 12 p.m. on January 16, 2025. Please submit any written comments to:

Law and Policy Unit
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Email: rpu@abc.ca.gov

License Application Protests Procedures

This regulatory package addresses the procedures for protests against potential ABC licensees. This was originally noticed on May 10, 2024 with the comment period ending at 12 p.m. on June 25, 2024. A new comment period for the modifications only was noticed on September 20, 2024 and ends at 12 p.m. on November 5, 2024.

Pending Regulatory Package

Proposed Rulemaking

Request for Stakeholder Comment on Preliminary Rulemaking Matters

Trade Practices/Rule 106

Law and Policy Unit is seeking input from stakeholders regarding the revision of the alcoholic beverage trade practices for advertising commonly known as Rule 106. The department requests any comments or input be sent in writing by August 26, 2024.

Proposed Regulatory Package

Contact

For additional information, contact the Law and Policy Unit.

Law and Policy Unit
Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Email: rpu@abc.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 419-8958

For media inquiries, email pio@abc.ca.gov.