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Local Alcohol Enforcement: How It’s Beefed-Up in Your Town With ABC Funding (Part 2)

October 25, 2009 By Lauren Tyson Leave a Comment

  Saturday, 9:06 a.m. Wildomar, CA Hi, Anyway, here’s how the ABC’s Grant Assistance Program (GAP) works . . . If your law enforcement agency receives a grant from the ABC, local officers conduct both prevention and enforcement programs. Here are just a few examples of the many innovative programs local agencies use to prevent […]

Filed Under: ABC ENFORCEMENT, ABC PROGRAMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LIQUOR

Local Alcohol Enforcement: How It’s Beefed-Up in Your Town With ABC Funding (Part 1)

October 17, 2009 By Lauren Tyson Leave a Comment

  Saturday, 1:45 p.m. Wildomar, CA Hi, Ever wondered about your local law enforcement agency–and how much alcohol enforcement they’re doing? Well, if they got an ABC grant, they’re doing A LOT. Hard to believe it’s been almost 15 years since I helped design and launch the Grant Assistance Program (GAP) while working in ABC’s Sacramento Headquarters. […]

Filed Under: ABC PROGRAMS Tagged With: ABC, alcohol enforcement, GAP Program, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LIQUOR, liquor license

Governor Signs Legislation Regarding Proof of Age to Buy Alcohol

October 13, 2009 By Lauren Tyson 2 Comments

Tuesday, 1:01 P.M. Wildomar, CA Hi, Everyone who sells and serves alcohol needs to know about two important changes to the law concerning proof of age. Why? Because if you or your employees inadvertently sold or served alcohol to a minor, you’ll be better able to defend yourself if you properly checked identification (ID). Now, I’m not […]

Filed Under: LAWS & LEGISLATION, MINORS & IDENTIFICATION Tagged With: bona fide ID, legislation, military ID, passport, proof of age

Selling Alcohol Without A Liquor License: Flying Under The Radar

October 6, 2009 By Lauren Tyson 275 Comments

If you’re selling alcohol without a liquor license, you’re on a collision course. You’re putting your personal and business assets at risk. Selling alcohol without a license in California is a misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months in county jail. And if you ever plan to get a liquor license […]

Filed Under: LIQUOR LICENSING Tagged With: airline, airplanes, California Alcoholic Beverage Control, liquor license, selling alcohol without a license

Drunk driving crackdown begins Friday, August 21st in California

August 19, 2009 By Lauren Tyson 2 Comments

Over 540 California law enforcement agencies in 41 counties will be cracking down on drunk driving starting this Friday, August 21 through September 7, 2009. These agencies are part of the AVOID Program, which focuses on increased drunk driving patrols during holiday periods when drinking and driving is at its highest. According to the California […]

Filed Under: DRINKING DURING HOLIDAYS Tagged With: drinking and driving, drunk driving

Are parents liable for home drinking parties?

August 18, 2009 By Lauren Tyson Leave a Comment

Each year the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control gives grants to local police and sheriff’s departments to address alcohol-related crime. And they don’t limit their investigations to licensed businesses. Police in Vacaville teamed up with local ABC investigators Friday and hit two home parties, according to the Contra Costa Times. Some people don’t know the law […]

Filed Under: SOCIAL HOST Tagged With: possession by minors, social gatherings

Stabbing aftermath: What will happen to El Diamante’s liquor license?

August 13, 2009 By Lauren Tyson Leave a Comment

 A 40-year old man died after being stabbed at the El Diamante nightclub, 12002 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, shortly after midnight today. KTLA news reported people in the nightclub  two men began arguing. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) believes the stabbing is gang-related. Sigh. After reading an article like this, I’m usually compelled to do some digging. So, […]

Filed Under: MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

Why you need training if you’re selling alcohol at the fair

August 6, 2009 By Lauren Tyson 2 Comments

If you’re a volunteer selling alcohol at a fair, be sure to follow laws and policy, and get trained to stay safe and legal.

Filed Under: SPECIAL EVENTS

Tips to avoid liquor license trouble during 4th of July

July 3, 2009 By Lauren Tyson 1 Comment

In 2008, the California Highway Patrol arrested 1,684 DUI drivers over the 4th of July holiday. This year, the CHP will have all available officers on patrol from 6 PM on Friday, July 3rd to Midnight on Sunday, July 5th. The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and local law enforcement agencies will also be out in […]

Filed Under: DRINKING DURING HOLIDAYS

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Lauren C. Tyson is a professional liquor license consultant with 29 years of experience at the California Alcoholic Beverage Control as an investigator, supervising investigator, and district administrator. She is a recognized expert in liquor licensing, liquor law enforcement  and responsible alcohol service. Read More…

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