If you need a liquor license in California, Friday, September 19, 2014 is the last day to file an application for a full liquor (“general”) license. This is a chance to win a license in the State’s annual “Priority License Drawing.” (The only other way to get one is to buy one from a private […]
Case Study: Vom Fass
“Hiring Lauren to manage this process was one of the best decisions we made in getting our business off the ground.” VOM FASS 3815 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. A Westlake Village, CA http://westlakevillage.vomfassusa.com/ Assignment/Challenge Our assignment was to assist Vom Fass, a worldwide franchise with over 250 stores in 11 countries, obtain liquor licensing […]
Understanding Interim Retail Permits
When someone applies for a liquor license and the application is protested by the community, what recourse does the applicant have while he or she waits for the ABC hearing and any appeals? After all, ABC’s investigation of a protested application and waiting for the hearing can take six months or longer. This can create financial […]
What is a Portable Bar Counter License? What is a Duplicate Liquor License?
In this post, I will discuss the Type 68 Portable Bar Counter license and the Duplicate license and how they differ. Both of these licenses are “non-master” type licenses. In other words, they do not stand alone. They require a master license to operate; e.g., Type 47 or 48, On-Sale General (permitting the sale of beer, wine […]
Liquor Licensing of Street Fairs and Festivals
Street Fairs are a popular tradition in California and elsewhere, sometimes drawing tens of thousands of visitors. Street fairs typically provide food vendors, silent auctions, raffles, and live music. Some are focused narrowly as “beer and wine festivals.” Non-profit 501c3 organizations often sponsor street fairs and festivals. Sponsors might include the “XYZ Street Fair,” a […]
Selling Alcohol Without A Liquor License: Flying Under The Radar
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 […]