Entertainment Zone Participation
Previous legislation allowed for the creation of entertainment zones (via local ordinance) in the City of San Francisco. New and amended legislation opens up the possibility of more licensees participating in entertainment zones by expanding the privilege to the entire state. Below is information on laws and guidelines on existing and expanded privileges associated with entertainment zone participation.
Expanded Participation
See Senate Bill 969 for a review of the new, expanded open container entertainment zone participation legislative information.
Requirements and Guidelines
Review the requirements and guidelines for participating in an open container entertainment zone.
Submit Notification
Submit your notice of intent to participate in an open container entertainment zone.
Existing Participation
Existing law authorizes the creation of entertainment zones (via local ordinance) in the city and county of San Francisco. The legislation permits consumers to leave the premises of a beer manufacturer, wine manufacturer, or on-sale licensee with open containers of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises within an open container entertainment zone if the necessary conditions, requirements, and guidelines are adhered to.
Expanded Participation
Passage of Senate Bill 969 amended Sections 23095.5, 23357, 23358, 25690; and added Sections 25691 and 25692. This legislation opens up the possibility of more licensees participating in open container entertainment zones by expanding the privilege to the entire State of California. Amendments to existing laws now allow on-sale licensees, beer manufacturers, and winegrowers to participate in city, county, or city and county established entertainment zones. Specifically, during the approved days and hours of an established entertainment zone, these licensees may participate by allowing patrons to leave their premises with open containers of alcoholic beverages. Patrons with open containers must exit the premises directly into an entertainment zone and only those alcoholic beverages specified by the ordinance creating the entertainment zone may be permitted.
Before exercising the entertainment zone privileges, licensees must notify the department of their intent to participate in an open container entertainment zone. Licensees must use the Entertainment Zone Participation Notification Tool to submit their notice of intent. Licensees eligible to exercise the privilege of open container entertainment zone participation may begin participation immediately after submitting the online notification.
Licensees should carefully review the Requirements and Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your annual notice of intent to participate.
Contact
For additional information,
contact your local district office.
Bakersfield
map 4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- [email protected]
Concord
map 1800 Sutter St., Ste 450
Concord, CA 94520
- Phone:
- (925) 655-6314
- Fax:
- (925) 655-6310
- Email:
- [email protected]
Eureka
map 1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka, CA 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- [email protected]
Fresno
map 1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- [email protected]
LA/Metro
map 888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- [email protected]
LB/Lakewood
map 3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood, CA 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 275-4174
- Email:
- LongBeach/[email protected]
Lodi
map 3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 150
Lodi, CA 95240
- Phone:
- (209) 371-6761
- Fax:
- (209) 371-6763
- Email:
- [email protected]
Monrovia
map 12750 Center Court Dr., Suite 720
Cerritos, CA 90703
- Phone:
- (562) 467-8409
- Fax:
- (562) 860-4047
- Email:
- [email protected]
Palm Desert
map 34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- [email protected]
Redding
map 1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding, CA 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- [email protected]
Riverside
map 3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside, CA 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- [email protected]
Sacramento
map 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- [email protected]
Salinas
map 1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas, CA 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Diego
map 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone:
- (858) 300-6855
- Fax:
- (858) 300-6874
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Francisco
map 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:
- [email protected]
San Jose
map 224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110
- Phone:
- (408) 346-2417
- Fax:
- (408) 346-2413
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Luis Obispo
map 3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 103A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- [email protected]
San Marcos
map 570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos, CA 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- [email protected]
Santa Ana
map 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- [email protected]
Santa Rosa
map 50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- [email protected]
Van Nuys
map 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-6731
- Email:
- [email protected]
Ventura
map 1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura, CA 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an entertainment zone?
An entertainment zone is a defined public area (e.g., public roadway, sidewalk, etc.) within a local jurisdiction that allows for the open consumption of specified alcoholic beverages during specified days and hours.
How are entertainment zones established?
Entertainment zones are established by a city, county, or city and county ordinance.
How does the establishment of an entertainment zone affect ABC licensees?
Eligible ABC licensees may participate in the privileges associated with an entertainment zone by allowing their patrons to leave the premises with an open alcoholic beverage container for purposes of consumption within that entertainment zone.
What licensees may participate in an established entertainment zone?
Unless statutory restrictions or certain operating conditions dictate otherwise, beer manufacturers, winegrowers, and on-sale licensees whose premises are located within the defined boundaries of an established entertainment zone are eligible to participate.
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