Regulations & Rulemaking

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

• Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code

Administrative Withdrawals

ABC is seeking the public’s input on a proposed rule that creates a clear, standard process for handling abandoned alcohol license applications and issuing owed refunds. The public comment period ends on July 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Pending Regulatory Package

• Text of Proposed Amended Regulations
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (STD. 400)
• Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (STD. 399)
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD

The written comment period for the Administrative Withdrawals Regulations opens June 12, 2026 and closes at 12 p.m. on July 28, 2026. Please submit any written comments to:

Law and Policy Unit
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Email: [email protected]

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 requested any comments or input be sent in writing by August 26, 2024.

Proposed Regulatory Package

• Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking