CDPH Hemp Emergency Regulations

Read ABC’s industry advisory to ABC licensees detailing the new emergency regulations on hemp THC products and what you need to know to avoid disciplinary action.

LEAD Training for Off-Sale Licensees

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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.

LEAD Training for Off-Sale Licensees

This training is specifically designed for members of the alcoholic beverage industry who work in off-sale locations, such as stores who sell alcohol to patrons for off-site consumption.

News & Updates

ABC Announces New Liquor License Authorizations

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for El Dorado County

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of four new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in El Dorado County, as authorized in § 23826.16 of…

ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Mariposa County

Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of one new on-sale general license for bona fide public eating places in Mariposa County, as authorized in § 23826.15 of the Business…

Helping Communities and Assisting Businesses

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.

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

Email us at headquarters@abc.ca.gov.
Call (916) 419-2500

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About Us

The department’s workload is divided into three elements: administration, licensing, and compliance. The department’s headquarters in Sacramento consists of the Director’s office and other offices performing licensing, fiscal management, legal, trade practices, training, and personnel / labor relations and other administrative support functions for the department. Read more »