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Liquor License Drawing Filing Period Coming to a Close

September 19, 2014 By Lauren Tyson Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: ANNOUNCEMENTS, LIQUOR LICENSING

Case Study: Vom Fass

May 1, 2014 By Lauren Tyson

“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 […]

Filed Under: CASE STUDIES, LIQUOR LICENSING Tagged With: case study, liquor license, testimonial

Understanding Interim Retail Permits

July 23, 2011 By Lauren Tyson 6 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: LIQUOR LICENSING Tagged With: casino, interim retail permit, protests

What is a Portable Bar Counter License? What is a Duplicate Liquor License?

July 19, 2011 By Lauren Tyson 5 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: LIQUOR LICENSING Tagged With: Duplicate License, Duplicate Liquor License, hotel, Portable Bar Counter License, Type 58 Portable Bar Counter, Type 68

Liquor Licensing of Street Fairs and Festivals

February 13, 2011 By Lauren Tyson 25 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: LIQUOR LICENSING, SPECIAL EVENTS Tagged With: beer gardens, catering permit, daily general license, festivals, special daily license, street fairs, wine sales event permit

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

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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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