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What If Your California Liquor License Application is Protested?
After an ABC application is filed, there is a 30-day period during which the public is notified that a California Liquor License application is pending for the location. In some…
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Don’t Have a California Liquor License? Don’t Sell Alcohol Without One.
To be a successful bar or restaurant in California, you may need to obtain a liquor license. If you choose to serve alcohol without this license, you could be facing…
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Why It’s Best to Retain a Liquor License Consultant in the State of California
The state of California has a lot of complications when it comes to purchasing a liquor license or dealing with buying and selling liquor. Most individuals (especially those experienced in…
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California Liquor Licenses: What is a Liquor License Escrow?
As escrow is a small and short-lived trust arrangement that has become an indispensable mechanism in the state of California for the consummation of real property transfers and other transactions…
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If Your Liquor License Application Is Protested, How Long Will It Take To Begin Selling?
The short answer is that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) protested applications will take longer. It is important to understand the process the ABC has put in…
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What Is The Cost of a Liquor License In California?
California has four liquor license types that must be purchased on the open market from the existing pool of available licenses. Type 47: On sale general – full liquor –…
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ABC’s Reasons for Liquor License Denial in California
Without proper representation, it can be difficult to obtain a liquor license in the state of California. The process is lengthy and you can be denied. What are some of…
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Liquor License Transfer in California
Transferring a liquor license from person to another can be a confusing process without assistance. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has many processes in place to handle…
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What to Ask Before Applying for Liquor License in California
If you’re thinking about selling alcohol at your bar or restaurant, you’ll want to ask yourself these questions prior to starting the application process. What type of license best suits…
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Frequently Asked Questions Part Two – California Liquor Licenses
Q. When must licenses be renewed? A. It is the responsibility of the licensee to renew his license whether or not he has received a renewal notice from ABC. All…
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