SB 495: Alcoholic beverages: deliveries: off-sale retail licenses and consumer delivery service permits.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2023-05-18
Current Status:
Failed
(2024-08-15: August 15 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
Existing law, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application for, and the issuance and suspension of, alcoholic beverage licenses. Existing law generally makes a violation of the act a misdemeanor. Existing law prohibits an off-sale licensee from delivering alcoholic beverages from an order received over the telephone or other electronic means without requiring proof of age and identity when the beverages are delivered.
This bill would establish a new license type for a consumer delivery service permit (Type 95) and would set an application fee of $20,000 and an annual renewal fee of $1,500. The bill would authorize a licensee with off-sale retail privileges, or a consumer delivery service permitholder delivering orders on their behalf, to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers away from the licensed premises if specified requirements are met. The bill would not apply these requirements to delivery by common carrier or pursuant to specified provisions of law.
This bill would require, among other things, that the licensee be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption and have the exclusive authority to determine which alcoholic beverages are available for delivery and set the prices for these beverages. The bill would require a licensee to be responsible for accepting or rejecting the sale and delivery order and would prohibit a licensee from accepting a delivery order unless, before the sale, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age. The bill would prescribe requirements for consumer delivery services operating in this context and, commencing prohibit a consumer delivery service, as defined, from delivering any alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privilege without holding a consumer delivery service permit and would declare violation of that prohibition a misdemeanor. Commencing July 1, 2024, the bill would authorize the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that satisfies specified requirements. requirements, including, among other things, that the service certifies under penalty of perjury that its delivery drivers will receive specified training prior to delivering any alcoholic beverage. Because a violation of the prohibition on delivery without a permit would be a crime under the Alcohol Beverage Control Act and because the bill would expand the scope of the existing crime of perjury, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
This bill, in context of the authorization described above, would exempt a licensee from discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, or to a person under 21 years of age, if certain requirements are met. The bill would authorize the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to impose administrative penalties, as specified, against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit or a licensee with off-sale retail privileges that violates its provisions.
Existing law, until December 31, 2026, authorizes the holder of an on-sale license for a bona fide public eating place that has off-sale privileges, or a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production, to exercise additional off-sale rights and privileges, subject to specified requirements such as a requirement that the sale also include a meal. In this regard, existing law requires that the consumer that places an order from the licensee pick up the order in person.
This bill would provide that a consumer may pick up an order directly from the above licensees or the beverages may be delivered to the consumer as described in paragraph (1). The bill would eliminate the requirement that the sale include a meal. The bill would also extend these additional off-sale privileges to holders of an on-sale general license.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Existing law, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application for, and the issuance and suspension of, alcoholic beverage licenses. Existing law prohibits an off-sale licensee from delivering alcoholic beverages from an order received over the telephone or other electronic means without requiring proof of age and identity when the beverages are delivered.
This bill would establish a new license type for a consumer delivery service permit (Type 95) and would set an application fee of $20,000 and an annual renewal fee of $1,500. The bill would authorize a licensee with off-sale retail privileges, or a consumer delivery service permitholder delivering orders on their behalf, to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers away from the licensed premises if specified requirements are met. The bill would not apply these requirements to delivery by common carrier or pursuant to specified provisions of law.
This bill would require, among other things, that the licensee be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption and have the exclusive authority to determine which alcoholic beverages are available for delivery and set the prices for these beverages. The bill would require a licensee to be responsible for accepting or rejecting the sale and delivery order and would prohibit a licensee from accepting a delivery order unless, before the sale, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age. The bill would prescribe requirements for consumer delivery services operating in this context and, commencing July 1, 2024, would authorize the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that satisfies specified requirements.
This bill, in context of the authorization described above, would exempt a licensee from discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, or to a person under 21 years of age, if certain requirements are met. The bill would authorize the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to impose administrative penalties, as specified, against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit or a licensee with off-sale retail privileges that violates its provisions.
Existing law, until December 31, 2026, authorizes the holder of an on-sale license for a bona fide public eating place that has off-sale privileges, or a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production, to exercise additional off-sale rights and privileges, subject to specified requirements such as a requirement that the sale also include a meal. In this regard, existing law requires that the consumer that places an order from the licensee pick up the order in person.
This bill would provide that a consumer may pick up an order directly from the above licensees or the beverages may be delivered to the consumer as described in paragraph (1). The bill would eliminate the requirement that the sale include a meal. The bill would also extend these additional off-sale privileges to holders of an on-sale general license.
(a)An applicant for a new permanent license, which shall not include duplicate licenses, except as provided in paragraph (4), shall accompany the application with the application fee as specified in this division:
(1)The license application fee for a new permanent license shall be nine hundred five dollars ($905), except as otherwise specified.
(2)Applicants for a new permanent license of the following types shall accompany the application with a fee of fifteen thousand eight hundred thirty-five dollars ($15,835):
(A)Off-sale general (Type 21).
(B)On-sale general - eating place (Type 47), on-sale general public premises (Type 48), special on-sale general (Type 57), special on-sale general for-profit theater (Type 71 and Type 72), brewpub-restaurant (Type 75), caterers (Type 83), neighborhood restricted special on-sale (Type 87), special on-sale general license for historic cemetery (Type 88), music venue license (Type 90), and special use (Type 99).
(3)Applicants for a new permanent license of the following types shall accompany the application with a fee as indicated:
(A)Twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) for a wine, food and art cultural museum (Type 78).
(B)Six thousand dollars ($6,000) for an on-sale general - eating place on public property (Type 47), for an on-sale general restrictive service (Type 70), and for a music venue on public property (Type 90).
(C)Two thousand dollars ($2,000) for an on-sale general dockside (Type 62).
(D)One thousand dollars ($1,000) for a special on-sale general theater (Type 64).
(E)One hundred dollars ($100) for an out-of-state beer manufacturer certificate (Type 26), for a distilled spirits shipper certificate (Type 28), and for a direct shipper permit (Type 82).
(F)One hundred dollars ($100) for a still (Type 6).
(4)Applicants for a Duplicate Type 02 license shall accompany the application with a fee of four hundred forty dollars ($440).
(5)Applicants for a new permanent consumer delivery service permit (Type 95) shall accompany the application with a fee of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
(b)The following are the types of licenses and the annual fees to be charged therefor:
(1)(A)For a Type 01 - Beer manufacturer that produces more than 60,000 barrels per year: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one thousand five hundred thirty-one dollars ($1,531) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand eight hundred ninety dollars ($1,890).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 01: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-eight dollars ($98) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(2)(A)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 gallons or less: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-one dollars ($71) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(B)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 - 20,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred thirty-two dollars ($132) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(C)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 20,000 - 100,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(D)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 100,000 - 200,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fourteen dollars ($314) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(E)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 200,000 - 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred sixty-six dollars ($466) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); for each additional 1,000,000 gallons over 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred thirteen dollars ($313) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(G)For a Duplicate Type 02: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-eight dollars ($98) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(3)(A)For a Type 03 - Brandy manufacturer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred eleven dollars ($311) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 03: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(4)For a Type 04 - Distilled spirits manufacturer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(5)For a Type 05 - Distilled spirits manufacturers agent: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(6)For a Type 06 - Still: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(7)For a Type 07 - Rectifier: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(8)For a Type 08 - Wine rectifier: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(9)For a Type 09 - Beer and wine importer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(10)For a Type 10 - Beer and wine importers general license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred forty dollars ($340) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(11)For a Type 11 - Brandy importer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(12)For a Type 12 - Distilled spirits importer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(13)For a Type 13 - Distilled spirits importers general license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(14)(A)For a Type 14 - Public warehouse: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 14: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one dollar ($1) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is twenty-five dollars ($25).
(15)For a Type 15 - Customs broker: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(16)For a Type 16 - Wine broker: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred three dollars ($103) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(17)For a Type 17 - Beer and wine wholesaler: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred forty dollars ($340) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(18)For a Type 18 - Distilled spirits wholesaler: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(19)For a Type 19 - Industrial alcohol dealer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred three dollars ($103) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(20)For a Type 20 - Off-sale beer and wine: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventy-eight dollars ($278) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(21)For a Type 21 - Off-sale general: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred seventeen dollars ($617) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(22)(A)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 gallons or less: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-one dollars ($71) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(B)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 - 20,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred thirty-two dollars ($132) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(C)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 20,000 gallons - 100,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(D)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 100,000 - 200,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fourteen dollars ($314) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(E)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 200,000 - 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred sixty-six dollars ($466) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); for each additional 1,000,000 gallons over 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred thirteen dollars ($313) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(23)(A)For a Type 23 - Small beer manufacturer that produces 60,000 barrels or less a year: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred eighty-four dollars ($184) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 23: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-eight dollars ($98) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(24)For a Type 24 - Distilled spirits rectifiers general license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(25)For a Type 25 - California brandy wholesaler: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(26)For a Type 26 - Out-of-state beer manufacturer certificate: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-nine dollars ($79) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(27)For a Type 27 - California winegrowers agent: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(28)For a Type 28 - Out-of-state distilled spirits shipper certificate: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-nine dollars ($79) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(29)For a Type 29 - Winegrape grower storage: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety dollars ($90) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(30)For a Type 40 - On-sale beer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(31)For a Type 41 - On-sale beer and wine eating place: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred eighty-four dollars ($384) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(32)For a Type 42 - On-sale beer and wine pub premises: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(33)For a Type 43 - On-sale beer and wine train: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(34)For a Type 44 - On-sale beer and wine fishing party boat: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(35)For a Type 45 - On-sale beer and wine boat: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(36)For a Type 46 - On-sale beer and wine airplane: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(37)(A)For a Type 47 - On-sale general eating place in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 47 - On-sale general eating place in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 47 - On-sale general eating place in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 47 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 47 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 47 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(38)(A)For a Type 48 - On-sale general public premises in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 48 - On-sale general public premises in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 48 - On-sale general public premises in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 48 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 48 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 48 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(39)(A)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of 40,000 population or over per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred forty-seven dollars ($247) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of 40,000 population or over per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred ninety-four dollars ($494) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(C)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of 40,000 population or over per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred forty-one dollars ($741) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(D)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred seventy-six dollars ($176) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(E)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fifty dollars ($350) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(F)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred twenty-six dollars ($526) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(G)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in all other localities per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fifty-three dollars ($153) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(H)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in all other localities per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred six dollars ($306) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(I)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in all other localities per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred fifty-eight dollars ($458) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(J)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of 40,000 population or over per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred seventy-six dollars ($176) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(K)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of 40,000 population or over per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fifty dollars ($350) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(L)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of 40,000 population or over per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred twenty-six dollars ($526) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(M)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population or over per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred three dollars ($103) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125).
(N)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seven dollars ($207) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(O)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population or over per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred eleven dollars ($311) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred seventy-five dollars ($375).
(P)For a Duplicate Type 49 in all other localities per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is eighty-one dollars ($81) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(Q)For a Duplicate Type 49 in all other localities per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred sixty-six dollars ($166) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(R)For a Duplicate Type 49 in all other localities per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred forty-seven dollars ($247) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(40)(A)For a Type 50 - On-sale general license for bona fide clubs in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Type 50 - On-sale general license for bona fide clubs in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 50 - On-sale general license for bona fide clubs in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(41)(A)For a Type 51 - Club license (issued under Article 4 of this chapter) in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Type 51 - Club license (issued under Article 4 of this chapter) in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 51 - Club license (issued under Article 4 of this chapter) in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(42)(A)For a Type 52 - Veterans club license (issued under Article 5 of this chapter) in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Type 52 - Veterans club license (issued under Article 5 of this chapter) in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 52 - Veterans club license (issued under Article 5 of this chapter) in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(43)(A)For a Type 53 - On-sale general train: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventeen dollars ($217) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 53: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(44)For a Type 54 - On-sale general boat: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty-three dollars ($563) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(45)(A)For a Type 55 - On-sale general license for airplanes: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty-three dollars ($563) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 55 for air common carriers: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(46)(A)For a Type 56 - On-sale general license for vessels of more than 1,000 tons burden: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventeen dollars ($217) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 56: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(47)(A)For a Type 57 - Special on-sale general in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 57 - Special on-sale general in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 57 - Special on-sale general in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 57 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 57 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 57 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(48)(A)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; on-sale general or on-sale beer and wine: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred forty-six dollars ($146) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(B)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; club in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(C)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; club in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(D)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; club in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(49)(A)For a Type 59 - On-sale beer and wine seasonal; operating period 3-9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(B)For a Type 59 - On-sale beer and wine seasonal; operating period 3-6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175).
(50)(A)For a Type 60 - On-sale beer seasonal; operating period 3-9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(B)For a Type 60 - On-sale beer seasonal; operating period 3-6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175).
(51)For a Type 61 - On-sale beer public premises: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(52)For a Type 62 - On-sale general license dockside: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred nine dollars ($609) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(53)For a Type 63 - On-sale special beer and wine hospital: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-six dollars ($96) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(54)(A)For a Type 64 - Special on-sale general theater in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(B)For a Type 64 - Special on-sale general theater in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 64 - Special on-sale general theater in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(55)For a Type 65 - Special on-sale beer and wine symphony: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(56)For a Type 66 - Controlled access cabinet: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred seventeen dollars ($617) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(57)For a Type 67 - Bed and breakfast inn; per room: the fee through September 30, 2019, is eight dollars ($8) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is ten dollars ($10).
(58)(A)For a Type 68 - Portable bar in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(B)For a Type 68 - Portable bar in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 68 - Portable bar in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(59)For a Type 69 - Special on-sale beer and wine theater: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(60)(A)For a Type 70 - On-sale general restrictive service in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 70 - On-sale general restrictive service in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 70 - On-sale general restrictive service in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(61)(A)For a Type 71 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 71 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 71 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 71 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 71 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 71 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(62)(A)For a Type 72 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater, Napa County in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 72 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater, Napa County in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 72 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater, Napa County in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 72 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 72 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 72 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(63)For a Type 73 - Special nonprofit sales: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(64)For a Type 74 - Craft distilled spirits manufacturer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(65)(A)For a Type 75 - Brewpub-restaurant in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 75 - Brewpub-restaurant in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 75 - Brewpub-restaurant in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 75 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 75 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 75 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(66)(A)For a Type 76 - On-sale general maritime museum: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventeen dollars ($217) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 76: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(67)For a Type 77 - Event permit: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred forty-six dollars ($146) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(68)(A)For a Type 78 - On-sale general wine, food and art cultural museum in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 78 - On-sale general wine, food and art cultural museum in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 78 - On-sale general wine, food and art cultural museum in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 78 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 78 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 78 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(69)For a Type 79 - Certified farmers market: the fee through September 30, 2019, is fifty-eight dollars ($58) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(70)For a Type 80 - Special on-sale general; per room: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventeen dollars ($17) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is twenty dollars ($20).
(71)For a Type 81 - Wine sales event permit: the fee through September 30, 2019, is fifty dollars ($50) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(72)For a Type 82 - Direct shipper permit: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ten dollars ($10) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is twenty-five dollars ($25).
(73)(A)For a Type 83 - On-sale general caterers permit in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 83 - On-sale general caterers permit in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 83 - On-sale general caterers permit in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(74)For a Type 84 - Certified farmers market beer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is fifty-eight dollars ($58) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(75)For a Type 85 - Limited off-sale wine license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventy-eight dollars ($278) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(76)For a Type 86 - Instructional tasting license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred dollars ($300) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(77)(A)For a Type 87 - Neighborhood restricted special on-sale in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 87 - Neighborhood restricted special on-sale in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 87 - Neighborhood restricted special on-sale in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 87 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 87 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 87 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(78)(A)For a Type 88 - Special on-sale general license for historic cemetery in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 88 - Special on-sale general license for historic cemetery in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 88 - Special on-sale general license for historic cemetery in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 88 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 88 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 88 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(79)For a Type 90 - Music venue license in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(80)For a Type 90 - Music venue license in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(81)For a Type 90 - Music venue license in all other localities: the fee is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(82)For a Type 95 - Consumer delivery service permit: the fee is one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(c)(1)In addition to the application fee for a new permanent license as specified in subdivision (a), an annual renewal fee, as set forth in subdivision (b), shall accompany the application. The application fee shall be nonrefundable up to the amount of the application fee in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), as adjusted by subdivisions (d) and (e). The annual fee provided at the time of application shall allow the license to be active for one year from the date of issuance and shall be refundable only in the event that the license application is withdrawn or denied.
(2)If an application includes multiple new permanent licenses to be issued at the same premises, the application fee shall be required for only one of the applied-for licenses and an application fee shall not be charged for the remainder of the licenses. In situations involving different license types, the application fee to be paid shall be the highest such fee as specified in subdivision (a). If an application for a new permanent license is combined with an application for license transfer pursuant to Section 24072 at the same premises, only the transfer application fee or the new permanent license application fee shall be required, whichever is highest. Notwithstanding this provision, the annual renewal fee required pursuant to this subdivision shall be payable for each license.
(d)Beginning January 1, 2021, and each January 1 thereafter, the department may adjust each of the fees specified in this section by increasing each fee by an amount not to exceed the percentage that the California Consumer Price Index (California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, All Items, Base Period 1982-84=100) for the preceding August 2019, and each August annually thereafter, has increased under the same index over the month of August 2018, which shall be the base period. The department shall not adjust fees pursuant to this section if the balance of the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund at the end of the prior fiscal year is greater than one-fourth of the departments appropriation from the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund for the current fiscal year. No fee shall be decreased pursuant to this adjustment below the fee currently in effect on each December 31. If the accumulation of percentage increases is greater than 8 percent, the department shall not adjust fees without the Legislatures approval through the budget process. In the event that this index is discontinued, the department shall consult with the Department of Finance to convert the increase calculations to an index then available. When approved by the Department of Finance, the new index shall replace the discontinued index.
(e)When fees are adjusted pursuant to subdivision (d), the department shall calculate the percentage increase as specified in that subdivision and shall apply this increase to each fee. The increase to each fee shall be rounded to the nearest whole five dollars ($5). The adjusted fee list, to be effective on January 1 of the upcoming year, shall be published by the department on its internet website and transmitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee no later than January 10 of the year before it becomes effective. This adjustment of fees and publication of the adjusted fee list is not subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.Section 23394.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:23394.6.(a)A licensee with off-sale retail privileges, or a consumer delivery service permitholder delivering orders on their behalf, may deliver an alcoholic beverage to a consumer away from the licensed premises only if all of the following requirements are met:
(1)The licensee shall be authorized to sell the alcoholic beverage for off-sale consumption. The licensee shall have the exclusive authority to determine which alcoholic beverages are available for delivery and set the prices for these beverages.
(2)The delivery shall be made by the licensee or on behalf of the licensee by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit.
(3)The licensee shall be responsible for accepting or rejecting the sale and delivery order, and the purchaser shall pay the licensee before delivery, directly or through a payment processor. A licensee shall not accept a delivery order unless, before the sale of the alcoholic beverages, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient of the order are not under 21 years of age.
(4)Any alcoholic beverage sold for delivery shall be removed from the licensed premises only during the hours in which the licensee is permitted to sell alcoholic beverages, and the delivery shall be completed no later than 60 minutes after the time the licensee is required to end sales of alcoholic beverages.
(5)The delivery shall be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age. The person to whom the alcoholic beverages are delivered shall be at least 21 years of age. At the time of delivery, the age and identity of the recipient shall be verified by the person making the delivery.
(6)A person making a delivery by motor vehicle shall maintain and carry a valid drivers license in accordance with Division 6 (commencing with Section 12500) of the Vehicle Code, evidence of registration in accordance with Division 3 (commencing with Section 4000) of the Vehicle Code, and evidence of financial responsibility in effect for the vehicle in accordance with Division 7 (commencing with Section 16000) of the Vehicle Code.
(7)The delivery shall be made by a person who has completed a responsible beverage service training course for delivery personnel, using materials approved by the department, that covers the following subjects:(A)The social impact of alcohol.(B)The impact of alcohol on the body.(C)State law and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control.(D)Intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.(8)(7)All alcoholic beverages delivered pursuant to this section shall be packaged in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
(9)(8)If the licensee uses a consumer delivery service to fulfill the delivery of orders containing alcoholic beverages, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(A)The service shall be provided pursuant to a valid, written contract between the licensee and the consumer delivery service that acknowledges the requirements of this section.
(B)The licensee shall disclose to the consumer delivery service if an order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
(b)(1)A consumer delivery service shall not deliver any alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges unless the consumer delivery service has a permit issued by the department pursuant to this section. A consumer delivery service is any person who holds themselves out in the offering of a service to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges and enters into an arrangement of any form with the licensee for the purpose of delivering alcoholic beverages sold by the licensee.
(2)On and after July 1, 2024, the department may issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that satisfies both all of the following:
(A)The consumer delivery service pays the required application and annual fee, as specified in Section 23320.
(B)The owners and officers of the service have not been convicted of any crimes of moral turpitude, as that term is applied to licensees under subdivision (d) of Section 24200.
(C)The consumer delivery service certifies under penalty of perjury on its application for a permit that, prior to delivery of any alcoholic beverage, the driver will receive training that covers the following subjects, for which the permitholder shall retain records for purposes of demonstrating compliance:
(i)The social impact of alcohol.
(ii)The impact of alcohol on the body.
(iii)State law and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control.
(iv)Intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
(c)(1)A licensee is not subject to discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, if the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit acting for the licensee and the licensee did not have notice that the person was obviously intoxicated at or before the time that the consumer delivery service picked up the order.
(2)A licensee is not subject to discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage by a consumer delivery service pursuant to the authorization granted by this section to a person under 21 years of age if all of the following conditions are met:
(A)Before the licensee accepts the order, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age.
(B)The licensee packages the alcoholic beverages in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
(C)The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
(d)(1)In addition to any other administrative penalties that may be imposed under this division, the department may impose the following administrative penalties against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit or a licensee with off-sale retail privileges who violates any provision of this section:
(A)A fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a first violation.
(B)A fine of up to seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for a second violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
(C)A fine of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for a third violation within 12 months of a previous violation, or for any subsequent violation thereafter.
(2)The permitholder or licensee shall not pass any of these fines on to the delivery drivers.
(3)This subdivision shall not be construed to limit the departments authority and discretion to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery service permit when the circumstances warrant that discipline.
(4)Any fines collected by the department pursuant to this subdivision shall be treated in the same manner as payments in compromise pursuant to Section 23096 or 25761.
(5)A violation of this section shall not be a crime.(5)The delivery of any alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privilege without holding a consumer delivery service permit as required by subdivision (b) is a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 25617.
(e)This section does not authorize a consumer delivery service to sell alcoholic beverages or to otherwise exercise license privileges, including being compensated based upon a percentage of the sale price of alcoholic beverages.
(f)This section does not apply to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by common carrier, or pursuant to Section 23661.3.
(g)This section shall not modify or extinguish the requirements imposed by Section 25605.
SEC. 3.Section 23401.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:23401.5.(a)Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the holder of an on-sale license for a bona fide public eating place that has off-sale privileges, a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production, or a holder of an on-sale general license may exercise the following rights and privileges subject to the requirements of this section:
(1)The licensee may sell the distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption provided the beverages are in manufacturer-prepackaged containers and are either ordered and picked up by the consumer or delivered in compliance with Section 23394.6.
(2)In addition to the privilege provided by paragraph (1), the licensee may sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in manufacturer prepackaged containers if the following conditions are met:
(A)The alcoholic beverages are packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap by breaking the seal.
(B)Wine is sold only in single-serve containers. For purposes of this subparagraph, single-serve containers means containers that have a standard of fill between 187 milliliters and 355 milliliters that is authorized for wine under Section 4.72 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(C)Mixed drinks and cocktails sold for off-sale consumption pursuant to the authorization granted by this section shall not exceed four and one-half ounces of distilled spirits.
(D)The container is clearly and conspicuously labeled or otherwise identified as containing an alcoholic beverage.
(E)(i)The following warning sign is posted in a manner that notifies consumers of restrictions regarding open container laws:
Alcoholic beverages that are packaged by this establishment are open containers and shall not be transported in a motor vehicle except in the vehicles trunk or, if there is no trunk, the containers shall be kept in some other area of the vehicle that is not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. This does not include a utility compartment or glove compartment (See Vehicle Code Section 23225). Additionally, these beverages shall not be consumed in public or in any other area where open containers are prohibited by law.
(ii)For purposes of this subparagraph, post means to prominently display on the premises, post online, or present in whatever manner is necessary to ensure that the consumer purchasing the beverages to which this section applies is given notice of this warning.
(3)Nothing in this section shall require a licensee to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption whether or not the alcoholic beverage is in a manufacturer-sealed prepackaged container or otherwise.
(b)Before exercising the privileges authorized in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), the licensee shall notify the department in writing of its intent to do so.
(c)Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department may at any time impose conditions on a license restricting or prohibiting the licensee from selling or furnishing any alcoholic beverage pursuant to this Section.
(1)Any conditions imposed pursuant to this subdivision shall be based upon a showing of good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, a written request, including the reason for the restriction or prohibition, from a local law enforcement agency or local governing body, or its designated subordinate officer or agency.
(2)A licensee may petition the department to modify or remove a condition within 10 days following imposition of the condition.
(A)A petition under this paragraph shall be subject to the same fee as provided in Section 23803.
(B)If the department denies the licensees petition, the licensee may request a hearing, which shall be conducted in the same manner as provided in Section 23805.
(C)In any hearing pursuant to this paragraph, the licensee shall have the burden to establish that the condition is unreasonable or that no good cause exists for its imposition. The condition shall remain in effect during any appeal of its imposition.
(d)Nothing in this section shall preclude privileges authorized pursuant to Sections 23401 and 23661.3.
(e)Nothing in this section shall authorize any person to operate a location in violation of Section 25604.
(f)This section shall be operative until December 31, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 4.No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
(a)An applicant for a new permanent license, which shall not include duplicate licenses, except as provided in paragraph (4), shall accompany the application with the application fee as specified in this division:
(1)The license application fee for a new permanent license shall be nine hundred five dollars ($905), except as otherwise specified.
(2)Applicants for a new permanent license of the following types shall accompany the application with a fee of fifteen thousand eight hundred thirty-five dollars ($15,835):
(A)Off-sale general (Type 21).
(B)On-sale general - eating place (Type 47), on-sale general public premises (Type 48), special on-sale general (Type 57), special on-sale general for-profit theater (Type 71 and Type 72), brewpub-restaurant (Type 75), caterers (Type 83), neighborhood restricted special on-sale (Type 87), special on-sale general license for historic cemetery (Type 88), music venue license (Type 90), and special use (Type 99).
(3)Applicants for a new permanent license of the following types shall accompany the application with a fee as indicated:
(A)Twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) for a wine, food and art cultural museum (Type 78).
(B)Six thousand dollars ($6,000) for an on-sale general - eating place on public property (Type 47), for an on-sale general restrictive service (Type 70), and for a music venue on public property (Type 90).
(C)Two thousand dollars ($2,000) for an on-sale general dockside (Type 62).
(D)One thousand dollars ($1,000) for a special on-sale general theater (Type 64).
(E)One hundred dollars ($100) for an out-of-state beer manufacturer certificate (Type 26), for a distilled spirits shipper certificate (Type 28), and for a direct shipper permit (Type 82).
(F)One hundred dollars ($100) for a still (Type 6).
(4)Applicants for a Duplicate Type 02 license shall accompany the application with a fee of four hundred forty dollars ($440).
(5)Applicants for a new permanent consumer delivery service permit (Type 95) shall accompany the application with a fee of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
(b)The following are the types of licenses and the annual fees to be charged therefor:
(1)(A)For a Type 01 - Beer manufacturer that produces more than 60,000 barrels per year: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one thousand five hundred thirty-one dollars ($1,531) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand eight hundred ninety dollars ($1,890).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 01: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-eight dollars ($98) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(2)(A)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 gallons or less: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-one dollars ($71) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(B)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 - 20,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred thirty-two dollars ($132) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(C)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 20,000 - 100,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(D)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 100,000 - 200,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fourteen dollars ($314) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(E)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 200,000 - 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred sixty-six dollars ($466) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Type 02 - Winegrower (to be computed only on the gallons produced); for each additional 1,000,000 gallons over 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred thirteen dollars ($313) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(G)For a Duplicate Type 02: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-eight dollars ($98) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(3)(A)For a Type 03 - Brandy manufacturer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred eleven dollars ($311) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 03: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(4)For a Type 04 - Distilled spirits manufacturer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(5)For a Type 05 - Distilled spirits manufacturers agent: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(6)For a Type 06 - Still: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(7)For a Type 07 - Rectifier: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(8)For a Type 08 - Wine rectifier: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(9)For a Type 09 - Beer and wine importer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(10)For a Type 10 - Beer and wine importers general license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred forty dollars ($340) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(11)For a Type 11 - Brandy importer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(12)For a Type 12 - Distilled spirits importer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(13)For a Type 13 - Distilled spirits importers general license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(14)(A)For a Type 14 - Public warehouse: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 14: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one dollar ($1) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is twenty-five dollars ($25).
(15)For a Type 15 - Customs broker: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(16)For a Type 16 - Wine broker: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred three dollars ($103) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(17)For a Type 17 - Beer and wine wholesaler: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred forty dollars ($340) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(18)For a Type 18 - Distilled spirits wholesaler: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(19)For a Type 19 - Industrial alcohol dealer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred three dollars ($103) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(20)For a Type 20 - Off-sale beer and wine: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventy-eight dollars ($278) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(21)For a Type 21 - Off-sale general: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred seventeen dollars ($617) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(22)(A)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 gallons or less: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-one dollars ($71) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(B)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 5,000 - 20,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred thirty-two dollars ($132) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(C)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 20,000 gallons - 100,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(D)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 100,000 - 200,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fourteen dollars ($314) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(E)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); 200,000 - 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred sixty-six dollars ($466) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Type 22 - Wine blender (to be computed only on the gallons produced); for each additional 1,000,000 gallons over 1,000,000 gallons: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred thirteen dollars ($313) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(23)(A)For a Type 23 - Small beer manufacturer that produces 60,000 barrels or less a year: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred eighty-four dollars ($184) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 23: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-eight dollars ($98) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(24)For a Type 24 - Distilled spirits rectifiers general license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(25)For a Type 25 - California brandy wholesaler: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(26)For a Type 26 - Out-of-state beer manufacturer certificate: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-nine dollars ($79) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(27)For a Type 27 - California winegrowers agent: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred ninety-five dollars ($595).
(28)For a Type 28 - Out-of-state distilled spirits shipper certificate: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-nine dollars ($79) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(29)For a Type 29 - Winegrape grower storage: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety dollars ($90) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(30)For a Type 40 - On-sale beer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(31)For a Type 41 - On-sale beer and wine eating place: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred eighty-four dollars ($384) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(32)For a Type 42 - On-sale beer and wine pub premises: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(33)For a Type 43 - On-sale beer and wine train: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(34)For a Type 44 - On-sale beer and wine fishing party boat: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(35)For a Type 45 - On-sale beer and wine boat: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(36)For a Type 46 - On-sale beer and wine airplane: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(37)(A)For a Type 47 - On-sale general eating place in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 47 - On-sale general eating place in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 47 - On-sale general eating place in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 47 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 47 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 47 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(38)(A)For a Type 48 - On-sale general public premises in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 48 - On-sale general public premises in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 48 - On-sale general public premises in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 48 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 48 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 48 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(39)(A)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of 40,000 population or over per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred forty-seven dollars ($247) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of 40,000 population or over per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred ninety-four dollars ($494) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(C)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of 40,000 population or over per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred forty-one dollars ($741) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(D)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred seventy-six dollars ($176) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(E)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fifty dollars ($350) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(F)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred twenty-six dollars ($526) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(G)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in all other localities per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fifty-three dollars ($153) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(H)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in all other localities per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred six dollars ($306) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(I)For a Type 49 - On-sale general - seasonal business in all other localities per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred fifty-eight dollars ($458) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(J)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of 40,000 population or over per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred seventy-six dollars ($176) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(K)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of 40,000 population or over per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred fifty dollars ($350) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(L)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of 40,000 population or over per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred twenty-six dollars ($526) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(M)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population or over per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred three dollars ($103) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125).
(N)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seven dollars ($207) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(O)For a Duplicate Type 49 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population or over per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred eleven dollars ($311) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred seventy-five dollars ($375).
(P)For a Duplicate Type 49 in all other localities per 3 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is eighty-one dollars ($81) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(Q)For a Duplicate Type 49 in all other localities per 6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred sixty-six dollars ($166) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(R)For a Duplicate Type 49 in all other localities per 9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred forty-seven dollars ($247) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(40)(A)For a Type 50 - On-sale general license for bona fide clubs in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Type 50 - On-sale general license for bona fide clubs in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 50 - On-sale general license for bona fide clubs in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(41)(A)For a Type 51 - Club license (issued under Article 4 of this chapter) in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Type 51 - Club license (issued under Article 4 of this chapter) in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 51 - Club license (issued under Article 4 of this chapter) in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(42)(A)For a Type 52 - Veterans club license (issued under Article 5 of this chapter) in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Type 52 - Veterans club license (issued under Article 5 of this chapter) in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 52 - Veterans club license (issued under Article 5 of this chapter) in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(43)(A)For a Type 53 - On-sale general train: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventeen dollars ($217) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 53: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(44)For a Type 54 - On-sale general boat: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty-three dollars ($563) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(45)(A)For a Type 55 - On-sale general license for airplanes: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty-three dollars ($563) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is six hundred fifty dollars ($650).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 55 for air common carriers: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(46)(A)For a Type 56 - On-sale general license for vessels of more than 1,000 tons burden: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventeen dollars ($217) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 56: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(47)(A)For a Type 57 - Special on-sale general in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 57 - Special on-sale general in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 57 - Special on-sale general in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 57 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 57 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 57 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(48)(A)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; on-sale general or on-sale beer and wine: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred forty-six dollars ($146) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(B)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; club in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(C)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; club in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(D)For a Type 58 - Caterers permit; club in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(49)(A)For a Type 59 - On-sale beer and wine seasonal; operating period 3-9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(B)For a Type 59 - On-sale beer and wine seasonal; operating period 3-6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175).
(50)(A)For a Type 60 - On-sale beer seasonal; operating period 3-9 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred thirty-nine dollars ($239) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(B)For a Type 60 - On-sale beer seasonal; operating period 3-6 months: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175).
(51)For a Type 61 - On-sale beer public premises: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(52)For a Type 62 - On-sale general license dockside: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred nine dollars ($609) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(53)For a Type 63 - On-sale special beer and wine hospital: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ninety-six dollars ($96) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(54)(A)For a Type 64 - Special on-sale general theater in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred sixty dollars ($560) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(B)For a Type 64 - Special on-sale general theater in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred twenty dollars ($420) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 64 - Special on-sale general theater in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred seventy-three dollars ($373) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(55)For a Type 65 - Special on-sale beer and wine symphony: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(56)For a Type 66 - Controlled access cabinet: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred seventeen dollars ($617) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(57)For a Type 67 - Bed and breakfast inn; per room: the fee through September 30, 2019, is eight dollars ($8) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is ten dollars ($10).
(58)(A)For a Type 68 - Portable bar in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(B)For a Type 68 - Portable bar in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(C)For a Type 68 - Portable bar in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(59)For a Type 69 - Special on-sale beer and wine theater: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred eighty-four dollars ($284) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(60)(A)For a Type 70 - On-sale general restrictive service in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 70 - On-sale general restrictive service in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 70 - On-sale general restrictive service in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(61)(A)For a Type 71 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 71 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 71 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 71 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 71 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 71 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(62)(A)For a Type 72 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater, Napa County in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 72 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater, Napa County in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 72 - Special on-sale general for-profit theater, Napa County in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 72 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 72 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 72 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(63)For a Type 73 - Special nonprofit sales: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred fourteen dollars ($114) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred sixty dollars ($160).
(64)For a Type 74 - Craft distilled spirits manufacturer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is five hundred ten dollars ($510) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(65)(A)For a Type 75 - Brewpub-restaurant in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 75 - Brewpub-restaurant in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 75 - Brewpub-restaurant in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 75 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 75 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 75 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(66)(A)For a Type 76 - On-sale general maritime museum: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventeen dollars ($217) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325).
(B)For a Duplicate Type 76: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventy-seven dollars ($77) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(67)For a Type 77 - Event permit: the fee through September 30, 2019, is one hundred forty-six dollars ($146) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is two hundred fifteen dollars ($215).
(68)(A)For a Type 78 - On-sale general wine, food and art cultural museum in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 78 - On-sale general wine, food and art cultural museum in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 78 - On-sale general wine, food and art cultural museum in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 78 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 78 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 78 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(69)For a Type 79 - Certified farmers market: the fee through September 30, 2019, is fifty-eight dollars ($58) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(70)For a Type 80 - Special on-sale general; per room: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seventeen dollars ($17) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is twenty dollars ($20).
(71)For a Type 81 - Wine sales event permit: the fee through September 30, 2019, is fifty dollars ($50) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(72)For a Type 82 - Direct shipper permit: the fee through September 30, 2019, is ten dollars ($10) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is twenty-five dollars ($25).
(73)(A)For a Type 83 - On-sale general caterers permit in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 83 - On-sale general caterers permit in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 83 - On-sale general caterers permit in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(74)For a Type 84 - Certified farmers market beer: the fee through September 30, 2019, is fifty-eight dollars ($58) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one hundred ten dollars ($110).
(75)For a Type 85 - Limited off-sale wine license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is two hundred seventy-eight dollars ($278) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(76)For a Type 86 - Instructional tasting license: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred dollars ($300) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is three hundred eighty dollars ($380).
(77)(A)For a Type 87 - Neighborhood restricted special on-sale in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 87 - Neighborhood restricted special on-sale in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 87 - Neighborhood restricted special on-sale in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 87 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 87 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 87 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(78)(A)For a Type 88 - Special on-sale general license for historic cemetery in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is nine hundred seventy-one dollars ($971) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(B)For a Type 88 - Special on-sale general license for historic cemetery in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is seven hundred eleven dollars ($711) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(C)For a Type 88 - Special on-sale general license for historic cemetery in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred thirty-two dollars ($632) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(D)For a Duplicate Type 88 in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee through September 30, 2019, is six hundred ninety-nine dollars ($699) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(E)For a Duplicate Type 88 in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee through September 30, 2019, is four hundred thirteen dollars ($413) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is five hundred forty dollars ($540).
(F)For a Duplicate Type 88 in all other localities: the fee through September 30, 2019, is three hundred twenty-six dollars ($326) and the fee on and after October 1, 2019, is four hundred thirty dollars ($430).
(79)For a Type 90 - Music venue license in cities of 40,000 population or over: the fee is one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($1,190).
(80)For a Type 90 - Music venue license in cities of less than 40,000, but more than 20,000 population: the fee is nine hundred seventy dollars ($970).
(81)For a Type 90 - Music venue license in all other localities: the fee is seven hundred fifty-five dollars ($755).
(82)For a Type 95 - Consumer delivery service permit: the fee is one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
(c)(1)In addition to the application fee for a new permanent license as specified in subdivision (a), an annual renewal fee, as set forth in subdivision (b), shall accompany the application. The application fee shall be nonrefundable up to the amount of the application fee in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), as adjusted by subdivisions (d) and (e). The annual fee provided at the time of application shall allow the license to be active for one year from the date of issuance and shall be refundable only in the event that the license application is withdrawn or denied.
(2)If an application includes multiple new permanent licenses to be issued at the same premises, the application fee shall be required for only one of the applied-for licenses and an application fee shall not be charged for the remainder of the licenses. In situations involving different license types, the application fee to be paid shall be the highest such fee as specified in subdivision (a). If an application for a new permanent license is combined with an application for license transfer pursuant to Section 24072 at the same premises, only the transfer application fee or the new permanent license application fee shall be required, whichever is highest. Notwithstanding this provision, the annual renewal fee required pursuant to this subdivision shall be payable for each license.
(d)Beginning January 1, 2021, and each January 1 thereafter, the department may adjust each of the fees specified in this section by increasing each fee by an amount not to exceed the percentage that the California Consumer Price Index (California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, All Items, Base Period 1982-84=100) for the preceding August 2019, and each August annually thereafter, has increased under the same index over the month of August 2018, which shall be the base period. The department shall not adjust fees pursuant to this section if the balance of the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund at the end of the prior fiscal year is greater than one-fourth of the departments appropriation from the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund for the current fiscal year. No fee shall be decreased pursuant to this adjustment below the fee currently in effect on each December 31. If the accumulation of percentage increases is greater than 8 percent, the department shall not adjust fees without the Legislatures approval through the budget process. In the event that this index is discontinued, the department shall consult with the Department of Finance to convert the increase calculations to an index then available. When approved by the Department of Finance, the new index shall replace the discontinued index.
(e)When fees are adjusted pursuant to subdivision (d), the department shall calculate the percentage increase as specified in that subdivision and shall apply this increase to each fee. The increase to each fee shall be rounded to the nearest whole five dollars ($5). The adjusted fee list, to be effective on January 1 of the upcoming year, shall be published by the department on its internet website and transmitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee no later than January 10 of the year before it becomes effective. This adjustment of fees and publication of the adjusted fee list is not subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.Section 23394.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:23394.6.(a)A licensee with off-sale retail privileges, or a consumer delivery service permitholder delivering orders on their behalf, may deliver an alcoholic beverage to a consumer away from the licensed premises only if all of the following requirements are met:
(1)The licensee shall be authorized to sell the alcoholic beverage for off-sale consumption. The licensee shall have the exclusive authority to determine which alcoholic beverages are available for delivery and set the prices for these beverages.
(2)The delivery shall be made by the licensee or on behalf of the licensee by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit.
(3)The licensee shall be responsible for accepting or rejecting the sale and delivery order, and the purchaser shall pay the licensee before delivery, directly or through a payment processor. A licensee shall not accept a delivery order unless, before the sale of the alcoholic beverages, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient of the order are not under 21 years of age.
(4)Any alcoholic beverage sold for delivery shall be removed from the licensed premises only during the hours in which the licensee is permitted to sell alcoholic beverages, and the delivery shall be completed no later than 60 minutes after the time the licensee is required to end sales of alcoholic beverages.
(5)The delivery shall be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age. The person to whom the alcoholic beverages are delivered shall be at least 21 years of age. At the time of delivery, the age and identity of the recipient shall be verified by the person making the delivery.
(6)A person making a delivery by motor vehicle shall maintain and carry a valid drivers license in accordance with Division 6 (commencing with Section 12500) of the Vehicle Code, evidence of registration in accordance with Division 3 (commencing with Section 4000) of the Vehicle Code, and evidence of financial responsibility in effect for the vehicle in accordance with Division 7 (commencing with Section 16000) of the Vehicle Code.
(7)The delivery shall be made by a person who has completed a responsible beverage service training course for delivery personnel, using materials approved by the department, that covers the following subjects:
(A)The social impact of alcohol.
(B)The impact of alcohol on the body.
(C)State law and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control.
(D)Intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
(8)All alcoholic beverages delivered pursuant to this section shall be packaged in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
(9)If the licensee uses a consumer delivery service to fulfill the delivery of orders containing alcoholic beverages, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(A)The service shall be provided pursuant to a valid, written contract between the licensee and the consumer delivery service that acknowledges the requirements of this section.
(B)The licensee shall disclose to the consumer delivery service if an order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
(b)(1)A consumer delivery service shall not deliver any alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges unless the consumer delivery service has a permit issued by the department pursuant to this section. A consumer delivery service is any person who holds themselves out in the offering of a service to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges and enters into an arrangement of any form with the licensee for the purpose of delivering alcoholic beverages sold by the licensee.
(2)On and after July 1, 2024, the department may issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that satisfies both of the following:
(A)The consumer delivery service pays the required application and annual fee, as specified in Section 23320.
(B)The owners and officers of the service have not been convicted of any crimes of moral turpitude, as that term is applied to licensees under subdivision (d) of Section 24200.
(c)(1)A licensee is not subject to discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, if the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit acting for the licensee and the licensee did not have notice that the person was obviously intoxicated at or before the time that the consumer delivery service picked up the order.
(2)A licensee is not subject to discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage by a consumer delivery service pursuant to the authorization granted by this section to a person under 21 years of age if all of the following conditions are met:
(A)Before the licensee accepts the order, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age.
(B)The licensee packages the alcoholic beverages in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
(C)The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
(d)(1)In addition to any other administrative penalties that may be imposed under this division, the department may impose the following administrative penalties against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit or a licensee with off-sale retail privileges who violates any provision of this section:
(A)A fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a first violation.
(B)A fine of up to seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for a second violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
(C)A fine of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for a third violation within 12 months of a previous violation, or for any subsequent violation thereafter.
(2)The permitholder or licensee shall not pass any of these fines on to the delivery drivers.
(3)This subdivision shall not be construed to limit the departments authority and discretion to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery service permit when the circumstances warrant that discipline.
(4)Any fines collected by the department pursuant to this subdivision shall be treated in the same manner as payments in compromise pursuant to Section 23096 or 25761.
(5)A violation of this section shall not be a crime.
(e)This section does not authorize a consumer delivery service to sell alcoholic beverages or to otherwise exercise license privileges, including being compensated based upon a percentage of the sale price of alcoholic beverages.
(f)This section does not apply to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by common carrier, or pursuant to Section 23661.3.
(g)This section shall not modify or extinguish the requirements imposed by Section 25605.
SEC. 3.Section 23401.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:23401.5.(a)Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the holder of an on-sale license for a bona fide public eating place that has off-sale privileges, or a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production, or a holder of an on-sale general license may exercise the following rights and privileges subject to the requirements of this section:
(1)The licensee may sell the distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption provided the beverages are in manufacturer-prepackaged containers and are either ordered and picked up by the consumer or delivered in compliance with subdivision (b). Section 23394.6.
(2)In addition to the privilege provided by paragraph (1), the licensee may sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in manufacturer prepackaged containers if the following conditions are met:
(A)The alcoholic beverages are packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap by breaking the seal.
(B)Wine is sold only in single-serve containers. For purposes of this subparagraph, single-serve containers means containers that have a standard of fill between 187 milliliters and 355 milliliters that is authorized for wine under Section 4.72 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(C)Mixed drinks and cocktails sold for off-sale consumption pursuant to the authorization granted by this section shall not exceed four and one-half ounces of distilled spirits.
(D)Alcoholic beverages sold pursuant to this paragraph shall be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal, and shall be limited to two such drinks per bona fide meal. For purposes of this requirement, a bona fide meal shall conform to the guidance issued by the department on July 5, 2020, entitled What is required to be considered a meal?, available on the departments internet website. (E)(D)The container is clearly and conspicuously labeled or otherwise identified as containing an alcoholic beverage.
(F)(E)(i)The following warning sign is posted in a manner that notifies consumers of restrictions regarding open container laws:
Alcoholic beverages that are packaged by this establishment are open containers and shall not be transported in a motor vehicle except in the vehicles trunk or, if there is no trunk, the containers shall be kept in some other area of the vehicle that is not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. This does not include a utility compartment or glove compartment (See Vehicle Code Section 23225). Additionally, these beverages shall not be consumed in public or in any other area where open containers are prohibited by law.
(ii)For purposes of this subparagraph, post means to prominently display on the premises, post online, or present in whatever manner is necessary to ensure that the consumer purchasing the beverages to which this section applies is given notice of this warning.
(G)The alcoholic beverages are ordered and picked up by the consumer in compliance with subdivision (b).(3)Nothing in this section shall require a licensee to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption whether or not the alcoholic beverage is in a manufacturer-sealed prepackaged container or otherwise.
(b)An alcoholic beverage sold pursuant to subdivision (a) shall meet both of the following conditions: (1)The alcoholic beverage shall be ordered by the consumer online, over the telephone, or in person, for pickup by the consumer. (2)The consumer who places the order for an alcoholic beverage shall pick up the order directly from the licensee and shall present a bona fide identification card for purposes of confirming the age and identity of the consumer who placed the order. The alcoholic beverage shall not be ordered or picked up for delivery. (c)(b)Prior to Before exercising the privileges authorized in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), the licensee shall notify the department in writing of its intent to do so.
(d)(c)Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department may at any time impose conditions on a license restricting or prohibiting the licensee from selling or furnishing any alcoholic beverage pursuant to this Section.
(1)Any conditions imposed pursuant to this subdivision shall be based upon a showing of good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, a written request, including the reason for the restriction or prohibition, from a local law enforcement agency or local governing body, or its designated subordinate officer or agency.
(2)A licensee may petition the department to modify or remove a condition within 10 days following imposition of the condition.
(A)A petition under this paragraph shall be subject to the same fee as provided in Section 23803.
(B)If the department denies the licensees petition, the licensee may request a hearing, which shall be conducted in the same manner as provided in Section 23805.
(C)In any hearing pursuant to this paragraph, the licensee shall have the burden to establish that the condition is unreasonable or that no good cause exists for its imposition. The condition shall remain in effect during any appeal of its imposition.
(e)(d)Nothing in this section shall preclude privileges authorized pursuant to Sections 23401 and 23661.3.
(e)Nothing in this section shall authorize any person to operate a location in violation of Section 25604.
(f)This section shall be operative until December 31, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.
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| Aug 15, 2024 | August 15 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Jul 2, 2024 | July 2 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jun 20, 2024 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 1.) (June 19). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Referred to Com. on G.O. |
| Jun 1, 2023 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
| May 31, 2023 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 34. Noes 2. Page 1392.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 22, 2023 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| May 18, 2023 | From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 1172.) (May 18). |
| May 18, 2023 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| May 12, 2023 | Set for hearing May 18. |
| Apr 24, 2023 | April 24 hearing: Placed on APPR suspense file. |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Set for hearing April 24. |
| Apr 11, 2023 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 656.) (April 11). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Set for hearing April 11. |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Referred to Com. on G.O. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17. |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
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| Jun 19, 2024 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization |
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| May 31, 2023 | Senate 3rd Reading SB495 Dodd | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 18, 2023 | Do pass as amended | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Apr 24, 2023 | Placed on suspense file | Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations |
Passed |
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| Apr 11, 2023 | Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization |
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| Alcohol Justice | * Against | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Bevmo! | ** Support | |
| California Alcohol Policy Alliance | ** Against | |
| California Labor Federation | ** Against | |
| California Restaurant Association | * Support | Jun 19, 2024 |
| California Retailers Association | ** Support | |
| California Teamsters Public Affairs Council | ** Against | |
| Distilled Spirits Council | * Support | Apr 11, 2023 |
| GoPuff | ** Support | |
| Silicon Valley Leadership Group | ** Against | |
| United Food And Commercial Workers Western States Council | ** Against |
Date of Hearing: July 2, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Buffy Wicks, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SB 495
Author:(Dodd) – As Amended Ver:May 18, 2023
Policy Committee: | Governmental Organization | Vote: | 16 - 1 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: Yes Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill establishes a consumer delivery service permit (Type 95) issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), which allows a permit holder, on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges, to deliver alcoholic beverages to a consumer.
Specifically, this bill:
- Sets the Type 95 permit application fee at $20,000, with an annual renewal fee of $1,500.
- Allows a licensee with off-sale retail privileges, or a Type 95 permit holder delivering orders on behalf of the licensee, to deliver an alcoholic beverage to a consumer if certain conditions are met, including the following requirements: the licensee obtains affirmation that the purchaser is not under 21 years old, the delivery person is at least 21 years old and verifies the age and identity of the recipient upon delivery, and the delivery is completed no later than 60 minutes after the time the licensee is required to stop alcoholic beverage sales.
- Allows, beginning July 1, 2024, ABC to issue a permit to a consumer delivery service that meets certain requirements, including certifying under penalty of perjury on the permit application that a driver will receive alcohol-related training prior to delivering a beverage.
- Exempts a licensee from discipline for the delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years old or an obviously intoxicated person, if certain conditions are met.
- Authorizes ABC to impose certain administrative fines against a permit holder that violates delivery rules, in addition to existing penalties for a violation of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (ABC Act), and prohibits the permit holder from passing these fines onto the delivery driver.
- Adds the holder of an on-sale general license (Type 48, bars and nightclubs) to the list of licensees authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption and repeals the requirement that such sales be picked up (not delivered to) a consumer and done in conjunction with a bona fide meal.
FISCAL EFFECT:
- One-time costs of an unknown amount, likely offset over time by application and annual fee revenue in the low- to mid-hundreds of thousands of dollars, to ABC to establish and issue the new consumer delivery service permit (Alcohol Beverage Control Fund). ABC estimates approximately 20 companies will seek a permit and the $20,000 application fee and $1,500 annual fee will be sufficient to recover costs associated with reviewing applications and issuing permits. ABC also anticipates the costs of promulgating regulations and related enforcement to be absorbable within existing resources and operations. However, while there is a limited number of consumer delivery service companies in the state, each permit holder may have hundreds of thousands of drivers, and potential long-term cost pressures for enforcement depends on the volume of unlawful delivery complaints.
- ABC estimates absorbable enforcement costs related to expanding “cocktails to-go” privileges to approximately 2,500 Type 48 licensees, as well as repealing meal and pick-up requirements (Alcohol Beverage Control Fund). ABC notes receiving very few complaints since the privilege was granted to other licensees in 2022. However, there would be over 40,000 licensees that could increase alcohol sales if license type, meal, and pick-up restrictions are lifted for to-go sales. Thus, even a modest increase in complaints could generate significant workload.
This committee sees a wide array of bills proposing to modify the scope of alcohol laws. Generally, ABC does not estimate significant new enforcement workload related to the expansion and enforcement of licensing privileges, but taken together, these proposals could lead to significant new costs and future budget requests.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. According to the author, establishing a consumer delivery service permit “is a common sense measure to protect against underage drinking and ensure that ABC has the appropriate tools to ensure that third party delivery companies are following similar laws compared to alcohol licensees.” The author also notes “the ability to include alcoholic drinks with to-go orders has been a huge success for many restaurants” but “[t]he requirement that consumers must pick up their order harms our restaurants and does not provide any meaningful protections.”
- Support and Opposition. This bill is supported by GoPuff, the California Restaurant Association, and the California Retailers Association, with the latter association arguing:
Unfortunately, there have been instances where delivery drivers make deliveries of alcohol to people underage. Today the ABC can only enforce against the retailer even though they have done everything in their power to prevent the sale of alcohol to persons underage. SB 495 makes an important distinction to ensure the appropriate people are held accountable.
This bill is opposed by groups against the expansion of alcohol laws and a coalition of labor organizations, with the latter coalition arguing:
[T]here is ongoing litigation on Proposition 22 related to the Transportation Network Company and Delivery Network Company industries that should be adjudicated first…absent an employer/employee relationship, consumers that are harmed by the illegal sale/use of alcohol will have very limited ability to recover economic damages under the language of SB 495.
- Background.
Expanding on ABC’s COVID-19 Regulatory Relief. Following the March 19, 2020 COVID-19 stay-at-home order, ABC issued the first of many regulatory relief notices to help restaurants crippled by serving only takeout or delivery meals. Licensees with on-sale privileges were granted the right to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption in a manufacturer pre-packaged container, or in a container with a fully sealed and secured lid sold in conjunction with a meal. This policy was to be temporary, providing immediate relief during the crisis, and expired on December 31, 2021. SB 389 (Dodd), Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021, continues the policy through December 31, 2026, but specified the alcoholic beverages must be ordered and picked up by, and not delivered to, the consumer. This bill repeals the policy’s meal and pick-up requirements and extends the privilege to bars without food service.
Third-party Provider (TPP) Alcohol Delivery. While there are no laws or regulations specific to TPPs, ABC issued advisories in 2009 and 2011 (before the prevalence of app-based on-demand alcohol delivery), defining a TPP as an unlicensed entity involved with the promotion, marketing, and facilitation of sales of alcoholic beverages by licensees over the internet. For example, a liquor or grocery store can collaborate with a TPP to deliver prepackaged alcoholic beverages. Because existing law states only licensees may engage in activities for which a license is required, all sales transactions involving TPPs are ultimately conducted by the licensee. Since ABC cannot sanction TPPs, the responsibility for a violation of the ABC Act, including any potential criminal liability, lies with the licensee and TPP driver.
This bill allows the delivery of alcoholic beverages by a licensee with off-sale retail privileges or the holder of a consumer delivery service permit issued by ABC if certain conditions are met. The permit holder must certify under penalty of perjury that a driver will receive specified alcohol-related training, including intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcohol to underage or intoxicated persons, prior to delivering alcohol. If the delivery is made by a permit holder, the licensee would no longer be subject to discipline for certain ABC Act violations, such as the permit holder providing alcohol to a minor, as long as the licensee obtains affirmation of the purchaser’s age prior to accepting the order and meets other specified conditions. Instead, this bill authorizes ABC to impose specific administrative fines against a permit holder for violating delivery rules, on top of existing penalties ABC may impose for a violation of the ABC Act. ABC’s authority to impose additional delivery-related fines would not extend to a licensee that violates delivery rules. While this bill prohibits a permit holder from passing any fines onto the delivery driver, the practical implications for a delivery driver may be more ambiguous since existing TPPs generally utilize thousands of drivers who are not classified as employees, and it is unclear how drivers will receive appropriate training.
- Prior Legislation. SB 846 (Dodd), Chapter 239, Statutes of 2022, prior to being amended into its chaptered form relating to the Diablo Canyon power plant, was substantially similar to this bill, except the earlier version of SB 846 would have required a driver delivering alcohol to have completed ABC’s responsible beverage service training course, paid for by the permit holder. The earlier version of SB 846 was held on this committee’s suspense file.
Analysis Prepared by: Irene Ho / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: June 19, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Blanca Rubio, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SB 495
Author:(Dodd) – As Amended Ver:May 18, 2023
SENATE VOTE: 34-2
SUBJECT: Alcoholic beverages: deliveries: off-sale retail licenses and consumer delivery service permits
SUMMARY: This bill establishes a new license type issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for a consumer delivery service permit (Type 95), allowing a licensee with off-sale retail privileges or a permit holder, on the licensee’s behalf, to deliver alcoholic beverages to a consumer, as defined. This bill also adds the holder of an on-sale general license (generally, a bar) to the list of licensees authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption. Additionally, the bill repeals a general requirement that such sales (alcoholic beverages) be picked up (not delivered to) a consumer and done in conjunction with a bona fide meal. Specifically, this bill:
1) Provides a licensee with off-sale retail privileges, or a consumer delivery service permitholder delivering orders on their behalf, may deliver an alcoholic beverage to a consumer away from the licensed premises only if all of the following requirements are met:
- The licensee shall be authorized to sell the alcoholic beverage for off-sale consumption.
- The delivery shall be made by the licensee or on behalf of the licensee by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit.
- The licensee shall be responsible for accepting or rejecting the sale and delivery order, and the purchaser shall pay the licensee before delivery, directly or through a payment processor. A licensee shall not accept a delivery order unless, before the sale of the alcoholic beverages, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient of the order are not under 21 years of age.
- Any alcoholic beverage sold for delivery shall be removed from the licensed premises only during the hours in which the licensee is permitted to sell alcoholic beverages, and the delivery shall be completed no later than 60 minutes after the time the licensee is required to end sales of alcoholic beverages.
- The delivery shall be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age. The person to whom the alcoholic beverages are delivered shall be at least 21 years of age. At the time of delivery, the age and identity of the recipient shall be verified by the person making the delivery.
- A person making a delivery by motor vehicle shall maintain and carry a valid driver’s license, as defined, evidence of registration, as specified, and evidence of financial responsibility in effect for the vehicle, as defined.
2) Provides that on and after July 1, 2024, the ABC may issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that satisfies all of the following:
- The consumer delivery service pays the required application and annual fee, as specified.
- The owners and officers of the service have not been convicted of any crimes of moral turpitude, as specified.
- The consumer delivery service certifies under penalty of perjury on its application for a permit that, prior to delivery of any alcoholic beverage, the driver will receive training that covers the following subjects, for which the permitholder shall retain records for purposes of demonstrating compliance:
- The social impact of alcohol.
- The impact of alcohol on the body.
- State law and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control.
- Intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
3) Provides a consumer delivery service shall not deliver any alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges unless the consumer delivery service has a permit issued by the ABC, as specified. All alcoholic beverages delivered shall be packaged in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
4) States that if the licensee uses a consumer delivery service to fulfill the delivery of orders containing alcoholic beverages, the following additional requirements shall apply:
- The service shall be provided pursuant to a valid, written contract between the licensee and the consumer delivery service that acknowledges the requirements of this measure.
- The licensee shall disclose to the consumer delivery service if an order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
5) Provides a licensee is not subject to discipline for the delivery or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, if the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit acting for the licensee and the licensee did not have notice that the person was obviously intoxicated at or before the time that the consumer delivery service picked up the order.
6) Specifies that a licensee is not subject to discipline for sale, delivery, or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 years of age if both of the following conditions are met:
- Before the licensee accepts the order, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age.
- The licensee packages the alcoholic beverages in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
- The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
7) Authorizes the ABC to impose the following administrative penalties against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit who violates any provisions of this bill:
- A $5,000 for a first violation.
- A $7,500 for a second violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
- A fine of up to $15,000 for a third violation within 12 months of a previous violation, or for any subsequent violation thereafter.
8) Prohibits the permit holder from passing any of the aforementioned fines on to the delivery drivers.
9) Provides that the provisions of the bill that prescribe administrative penalties shall not be construed to limit the ABC’s authority to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery service permit when the circumstance warrant the discipline.
10) Provides a consumer delivery service is not authorized to sell alcoholic beverages or to otherwise exercise license privileges, including being compensated based upon a percentage of the sale price of alcoholic beverages.
11) Applicants for a new permanent consumer delivery service permit (Type 95) shall accompany the application with a fee of $20,000. The annual renewal fee shall be $1,500.
12) Includes the holder of an on-sale general license, generally bars, to current provisions in law that allow restaurants to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption.
13) Authorizes specified licensees to deliver distilled spirits to consumers away from their licensed premises either by the licensee or a through a holder of a consumer delivery service permit. Deletes the requirement that distilled spirits must be picked up by the consumer.
14) Deletes the requirement that cocktails (mixed-drinks) must be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal and the requirement that cocktails must be limited to two such drinks per bona fide meal.
15) Removes a requirement that the alcoholic beverage shall be ordered by the consumer online, over the telephone, or in person, for pickup by the consumer.
16) Removes a requirement that the consumer who places the order for an alcoholic beverage shall pick up the order directly from the licensee and shall present a bona fide identification card for purposes of confirming the age and identity of the consumer who placed the order. The alcoholic beverage shall not be ordered or picked up for delivery.
17) Makes technical and conforming changes.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Establishes ABC and grants it exclusive authority to administer the provisions of the Act in accordance with laws enacted by the Legislature. This involves licensing individuals and businesses associated with the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages and the collection of license fees for this purpose.
2) Separates the alcoholic beverage industry into three component parts, or tiers, of the manufacturer (including breweries, wineries, and distilleries), wholesaler, and retailer (both on-sale and off-sale). This is referred to as the “Tied-house” law or “three-tier” system. Generally, other than exceptions granted by the Legislature, the holder of one type of license is not permitted to do business as another type of licensee within the “three-tier” system.
3) Prohibits a person from exercising the privilege which a licensee may exercise or performing under the authority of a license unless the person is authorized to do so by a license.
4) Provides that any person under 21 years of age who purchases any alcoholic beverage, who consumes any alcoholic beverage in any on-sale premises, or who possesses any alcoholic beverage on any street or highway or in any public place or any place open to the public is guilty of a misdemeanor.
5) Provides that every person who sells, furnishes, gives, or causes to be sold, or given away any alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor.
6) Provides for various on-sale retail licenses in the Act: a) An “on-sale general license” authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages: namely, beer, wine and distilled spirits, for consumption on the premises, and the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises; b) An “on-sale beer and wine license” authorizes the sale of all types of wine and malt beverages (e.g., beer, porter, ale, stout and malt liquor) for consumption on and off the premises; and c) An “on-sale beer license” authorizes the sale of malt beverages for consumption on and off the premises.
7) Defines “bona fide public eating place” to mean a place which is regularly and in a bona fide manner used and kept open for the serving of meals to guests for compensation and which has suitable kitchen facilities connected therewith, containing conveniences for cooking an assortment of foods which may be required for ordinary meals, the kitchen of which must be kept in a sanitary condition with the proper amount of refrigeration for keeping of food on said premises and must comply with all the regulations of the local Department of Health.
8) Authorizes a person holding an on-sale general license, with respect to beer and wine, and any on-sale license, with respect to the particular beverage or beverages mentioned in the license, to exercise the rights and privileges granted by an off-sale beer and wine license.
9) Prohibits an off-sale license from delivering alcoholic beverages from an order received over the telephone or other electronic means without requiring proof of age and identity when the beverages are delivered.
10) Authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees that operate a bona fide public eating place (restaurant) to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption if the beverages are in manufacturer-prepacked containers, and ordered and picked up by the consumer, as specified. This means that manufacturer-sealed distilled spirits cannot be delivered to consumers.
11) Authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees to sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in a manufacturer-prepackaged containers (cocktails and single-serve wine) if specified conditions are met. The drinks must be ordered and picked up in-person by the consumer directly from the licensee (i.e., they cannot be delivered to the consumer away from the licensed premises).
FISCAL EFFECT: This bill has been keyed fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS:
Purpose of the bill. According to the author’s office, “the ability to include alcoholic drinks with to-go orders has been a huge success for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic and has allowed many restaurants to survive. Even as the state continues to recover from this pandemic, there are still a large number of consumers who don’t yet feel comfortable dining in our restaurants or bars. The requirement that consumers must pick up their order harms our restaurants and does not provide any meaningful protections. Nothing in this bill changes any laws related to drinking and driving or drinking in public nor does the bill force restaurants to sell drinks to go. This bill simply provides an opportunity.”
Additionally, the author’s office states that, “SB 495 establishes the consumer delivery service permit which would require third party delivery companies that deliver alcoholic beverages to obtain a permit from ABC in order to continue to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers. This is a common sense measure to protect against underage drinking and ensure that ABC has the appropriate tools to ensure that third party delivery companies are following similar laws compared to alcohol licensees.”
Background.
On-sale and off-sale licenses. The ABC issues a number of alcohol licenses that are available to individuals seeking to operate businesses that sell alcoholic beverages. Each license establishes specific responsibilities and privileges especially when it comes to “on-sale” and “off-sale” privileges. Alcohol licenses are deemed “on-sale” if the license authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages but requires that they are consumed on the premises. Some examples of “on-sale” businesses include bars and restaurants although restaurants do have some “off-sale” privileges. For example, under existing law restaurants are authorized to sell both wine and beer to customers for “off-sale” consumption and have those drinks delivered.
On the other hand, alcohol licenses are deemed “off-sale” if the business sells alcoholic beverages sold at the establishment but are required to be consumed offsite. For instance, liquor stores or grocery stores that sell alcoholic drinks are “off-sale” businesses. Moreover, some licenses have both “on-sale” and “off-sale” privileges. Examples of such licenses are wineries and craft distilleries.
ABC Regulatory Relief. To help the restaurant industry deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and comply with the public health measures, the ABC announced its first regulatory relief on March 19, 2020. This relief enabled licensees with on-sale privileges to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption in pre-packaged containers from the manufacturer, provided that their license allows on-sale consumption of those beverages.
For example, a Type 47 restaurant was allowed to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption, regardless of any condition on its license to the contrary and regardless of the statutory prohibition against on-sale licensees selling distilled spirits for off-sale consumption. Similarly, a Type 41 beer and wine restaurant licensee was allowed to sell beer and wine, but not distilled spirits, for consumption off the premises regardless of any conditions on its license that prohibit such sales.
In addition to selling manufacturer pre-packaged containers, the first regulatory relief allowed licensees selling beer, wine, and pre-mixed drinks or cocktails not in manufacturers containers for consumption off the licensed premises when sold in conjunction with meals prepared for pick-up or delivery either by the licensee or by a third party delivery company. Any such alcoholic beverages needed to be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap and in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap. Containers with lids with sipping holes or openings for straws were not considered to be an appropriate container. Any licensee selling such beverages for off-sale consumption were required to prominently post a warning in a manner that informed consumers on the limitations regarding open container laws.
While the regulatory relief allowed restaurants the ability to sell both prepackaged alcoholic beverages and cocktails for consumption off the licensed premises, it did not diminish in any way the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that alcoholic drinks are not being sold and delivered to persons under the age of 21. Restaurants were still fully responsible for ensuring that any customer who purchases alcoholic beverages are of legal age regardless of whether that customer purchased the alcohol in person or through any other means and regardless of whether the customer picks up the alcoholic drinks at the restaurant or if the alcohol was delivered to their home. This specific regulatory relief expired on December 31, 2021.
SB 389 (Dodd of 2021). In 2021, the passage of SB 389 (Dodd), Chapter 657, added BPC § 23401.5 to the Act. The bill allowed until December 31, 2026, specified licensees that operate a bona fide public eating-place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption both in prepackaged containers and cocktails, as well as single-serve wine. Similar to the regulatory relief, the bill required the purchase of cocktails for off-sale consumption to be in conjunction with meals and required licensees to prominently post a warning in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open containers laws. SB 389 also placed a two-drink per meal limit and required that alcoholic beverages be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap, sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without the removal of the lid or cap.
Unlike the regulatory relief, the bill was amended in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations to require that the consumer pick up any order that contained distilled spirits, regardless of whether the alcoholic drink was in a prepackaged container or a cocktail. The author’s office states that because existing law generally allows an on-sale retail license to sell or deliver manufacturer-sealed containers of beer and wine for consumption off the licensed premises, this prohibition has created confusion among consumers and businesses. In addition, the author’s office argues that the inability to have their order delivered simply because they contain cocktails is a revenue stream that is hurting California businesses.
By adding on-sale general licenses—generally bars—to the existing legal provisions, SB 495 expands on the earlier SB 389 of 2022. Additionally, this bill eliminates the prerequisites that consumers pick up distilled spirits and that ordering cocktails to-go be a part of an order for food.
Alcohol delivery by Third-Party Providers. In addition to the provisions made by SB 495, current law allows restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages, other than distilled spirits, in manufacturer, pre-packaged containers, to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises and for those products to be delivered either by a the licensee or by a third party provider (TPP), also known as third party delivery companies. In addition, liquor and grocery stores are currently allowed to collaborate with TPPs to deliver prepackaged alcoholic drinks, including distilled spirits directly to consumers.
While there are no laws or regulations specific to TPPs, the ABC issued advisories in 2009 and 2011, before the emergence of app-based alcohol delivery companies, to assist alcohol licensees and unlicensed TPPs be in compliance with California law. The advisories were originally issued to provide guidance for licensees seeking to work with non-licensed entities that assist with advertising, customer acquisition, and online tools to facilitate sales and fulfillment of products including alcoholic beverages.
The 2011 advisory defines the term “Third Party Provider” to mean unlicensed entities that are involved with the promotion, marketing, and facilitation of sales of alcoholic beverages by licensees over the Internet. Third Party Providers are involved in one or more of the steps in the transfer of an alcoholic beverage from a licensee to a consumer, such as placement of advertising, making recommendations to consumers, directing consumers to licensees, receiving orders, and passing them on to licensees, processing payments, and assisting with delivery arrangements.
Since existing law states that only licensees may engage in activities for with a license is required, the ABC has made it clear that a licensee working with a TPP is ultimately responsible for any activities undertaken by the TPP on the licensee’s behalf. This means that ABC cannot fine or in any way sanction a TPP that is delivering alcohol shall its drivers continue to deliver alcohol to under age individuals. Therefore, under existing law, all responsibility, and any potential criminal liability, is with the driver and with the licensee that sold the alcohol.
SB 495 authorizes the ABC to issue a consumer delivery service permit and requires any TPP who delivers alcoholic beverages to obtain a consumer delivery service permit in order to continue to operate in the State of California. This bill shifts the responsibility for serving to an intoxicated individual or a person under the age of 21 from the alcohol licensee to the holder of a consumer delivery service if specified conditions are met.
SB 495 also authorizes ABC to fine the holder of a consumer delivery service permit who violates provisions of this bill. In addition, this bill makes it clear that ABC has the authority and discretion to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery permit when the circumstances warrant that discipline. The bill also includes a number of requirements including that delivery drivers will receive specified training prior to delivering any alcoholic beverage, and that the delivery be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age.
ABC penalties. It is the stated policy of the ABC to impose administrative, non-punitive penalties in a consistent and uniform manner with the goal of encouraging and reinforcing voluntary compliance with the law. Any person licensed by the ABC, and their employees, must abide by all California laws. If the ABC has evidence of a violation involving a licensee or a licensed premise, it will file an administrative complaint, called an accusation. An accusation, if proven, will lead to the suspension or revocation of the license. An accusation is in addition to, and not a substitute for, possible criminal and civil penalties that local city and district attorneys may bring against the licensee or employee who committed the violation.
Criminal penalties can result from violations that are criminal offenses. For example, the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to a minor is not only grounds for an accusation but constitutes a criminal offense. Thus, the seller could be arrested, charged with a crime, face a fine, community service work or imprisonment in county jail.
ABC penalties for sales to minors. Current law authorizes ABC to issue a 15-day suspension to a licensee for a first violation of provisions relating to the sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. A second violation within 36 months may result in a 25-day suspension and a third violation within 36 months may result in license revocation.
Additionally, current law allows a licensee to pay a fine in lieu of serving the suspension. If ABC finds that public welfare and morals would not be impaired by the substitution of a fine for the actual suspension of the licensed business, the retail licensee may pay a sum of money equal to 50 percent of the estimated gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages during the period of suspension, subject to various limits. However, a licensee may not petition ABC for an offer in compromise for a third or any subsequent violation that occurs within 36 months of the initial violation. In 2020, ABC issued 1,709 citations for sales to minors. ABC licensees and their employees are encouraged to take ABC’s free four-hour LEAD training classes to help achieve higher compliance with alcoholic beverage laws.
Can I see your ID? Under current law, an off-sale licensee cannot deliver any alcoholic beverages based on orders received by phone or other electronic means unless the person who receives the delivery can show proof of age and identity to confirm that they are 21 years old or older.
In support. The California Retailers Association (CRA) writes in support, “Unfortunately, there have been instances where delivery drivers make deliveries of alcohol to people underage. Today the ABC can only enforce against the retailer even though they have done everything in their power to prevent the sale of alcohol to persons underage. SB 495 makes an important distinction to ensure the appropriate people are held accountable. If a mistake happens at retail, we should be held accountable, but if it is at delivery the delivery company should be held accountable.
GoPuff and BevMo! writes, “It's no secret that Californians relied heavily upon the delivery of goods amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. From over-the-counter medications, to late night snacks, pet food and even alcohol, Californians were able to procure daily staples through platforms like GoPuff. That trend has not diminished. Consumers love the convenience of having items delivered to their door. Under current law, the ABC has no authority to regulate or take enforcement action against third party delivery companies. In fact, if a third-party delivery company were to deliver to a minor, for example, the enforcement action would be taken against the licensee from which the delivery company picked up the order. The creation of a Type 95 permit would solve this inequity and give the ABC the ability to take enforcement action against the entity who committed the offense, not the licensee.”
In opposition. The California Labor Federation writes in opposition, “Alcohol delivery is permitted under existing law and was expanded during the pandemic. Since then, ABC found that “3rd-party delivery services are routinely delivering alcoholic beverages to minors…and many licensees, and the delivery services they use, are failing to adhere to a variety of other legal obligations. The 3rd-party delivery services that ABC licensees are using often are app companies that routinely misclassify drivers as independent contractors, depriving them of their rights as employees. Misclassified drivers are not paid hourly and depend on positive customer reviews for work, creating a disincentive for drivers to enforce eligibility or refuse delivery. If found in violation, app companies can shift liability onto drivers who are least able to pay and are the most powerless. The three-tier system only works if each tier is equally regulated and in compliance. SB 495 would undermine that structure by legitimizing delivery companies that have a history of skirting the law. It would allow companies to shift liability onto drivers.”
The California Alcohol Policy Alliance writes, “Alcohol delivery creates a web of concerns for our communities. First and foremost, it make efforts to limit the proliferation of alcohol outlets moot. Both because delivery does not create the natural, geographical brake on alcohol access, and because the delivery companies themselves are historically extremely difficult to get information from, we fear the communities that have been struggling hardest to limit outlets will be hit the hardest by these delivery schemes. And we do have the evidence that California’s “anywhere, anytime” alcohol policies have had a toll. California is starting to realize the weight of the accumulated harms of drinking. However, the accumulation of deregulatory mechanisms—including alcohol by app—may make any protective actions a closing of the barn door long after the horses have left.
Related legislation. AB 2615 (McKinnor) of 2024. This bill would authorize an on-sale licensee located in an airport terminal to obtain a COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization (TCA) and sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in an expanded license area that includes the airside terminal space. (Assembly Committee on Appropriations - Held under submission.
AB 3195 (Haney) of 2024. This would bill, beginning January 1, 2025, would allow an on-sale licensee, or their agent or employee, to sell or give alcoholic beverages until 4 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and certain holidays if the licensee holds an additional serving hours license that the bill would create, as specified. (Assembly Governmental Organization Committee - Hearing canceled at the request of author)
AB 3206 (McKinnor) of 2024. This bill would allow, until January 1, 2030, the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. at a specified location within Intuit Dome in the City of Inglewood if specified requirements are completed. (Pending in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee)
SB 969 (Wiener) of 2024. This bill would allow local governments to designate “Entertainment Zones,” where restaurants and bars will be able to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in a specified zone. (Pending in the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee)
Prior legislation. AB 1217 (Gabriel), Chapter 569, Statutes of 2023. Extended the expiration of COVID-19 TCA’s from February 28, 2024, to July 1, 2026. This bill also eliminates the authority of the department to continue a COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization beyond its expiration if the licensee has a pending application with the department for a premises expansion. As such, all COVID-19 TCA are scheduled to expire July 1, 2026, unless otherwise extended by the Legislature. The bill also extended other pandemic relief measures, unrelated to ABC, that impact food facilities and local governments.
SB 76 (Wiener), Chapter 700, Statutes of 2023. SB 76 (Wiener), Chapter 700, Statutes of 2023. Authorized the City and County of San Francisco to create “Entertainment Zones” where people may carry and consume alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way adjacent to and during special events licensed by ABC. Beer manufacturers, winegrowers, and on-sale licensees located in entertainment zones would be authorized to sell open alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises within the local jurisdiction-approved entertainment zone, if specified conditions are satisfied.
SB 846 (Dodd) of 2022. This bill would have established a new license type issued by ABC for a consumer delivery service permit (Type 95), allowing a licensee with off-sale retail privileges or a permit holder, on the licensee’s behalf, to deliver alcoholic beverages to a consumer. This bill also adds the holder of an on-sale general license (generally, a bar) to the list of licensees authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption and repeals the requirement that such sales be picked up (not delivered to) a consumer and done in conjunction with a bona fide meal. (Assembly Committee on Appropriations - Held in committee and under submission)
SB 793 (Wiener), Chapter 468, Statutes of 2022. Established a “music venue license” (designated as a Type 90 license) to be issued by the ABC to a music entertainment facility that may be open to all ages and provide alcoholic beverage service only to adults, including beer, wine, and distilled spirits. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed on the premises during the time period from two hours before a live performance at the venue until one hour after the live performance. The bill established fees in connection with the license and creates a license exchange program that allows a Type 47 or Type 48 license to be exchanged for a Type 90 license.
SB 930 (Wiener of 2022). Would have, beginning January 1, 2025, and before January 2, 2028, required the ABC to conduct a pilot program that issues an additional hours license to an on-sale licensee located in a qualified city (cities of Palm Springs, West Hollywood and the City and County of San Francisco), authorizing the licensee to serve alcoholic beverages at the licensed premises between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and specified holidays, and between the hours of 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on all other days, upon completion of specified requirements. (Failed passage on Assembly floor)
SB 980 (Wiener of 2022). Would have prohibited ABC from denying the issuance of a retail
license solely on the basis that the premises are located within 100 feet of a residence; makes other changes to requirements and prohibitions related to the refiling of applications; and adds additional notification requirements related to verified protests against the issuance of an alcohol license, as specified. (Held in Senate Appropriations Committee)
SB 1315 (Cortese) of 2022. Would have authorized the ABC to issue a consumption area permit to a person in the City of San Jose who owns, operates or manages a privately owned commercial area of a specified size (Santana Row), which allows a consumer to leave a licensed premises with alcoholic beverages for consumption in a specified area. (Held in Assembly Appropriations Committee)
SB 389 (Dodd), Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021. Authorized, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees that operate a bona fide public eating place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption if the beverages are in manufacturer-prepacked containers, and ordered and picked up by the consumer. Additionally, the bill authorized a licensee to sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in a manufacturer-prepackaged containers in specified conditions are met.
AB 61 (Gabriel) of 2020, Chapter 651, Statutes of 2021. Authorized ABC, for 365 days from the date the Covid-19 pandemic state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor is lifted, to allow licensees to continue to exercise license privileges in an expanded licensed area authorized pursuant to a COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization, as provided. In addition, the bill authorizes a permitted food facility to prepare and serve food as a temporary satellite food service without obtaining a separate permit for up to one year after the end of the state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or until January 1, 2024, whichever comes first.
SB 314 (Wiener) of 2021, Chapter 656, Statutes of 2021. Authorized the ABC to, for 365 days from the date the Covid-19 state of emergency is lifted, allow licensees to continue to exercise license privileges in an expanded licensed area authorized pursuant to a Covid-19 temporary catering authorization, as provided. In addition, this bill allows a licensed manufacturer to share a common licensed area with multiple licensed retailers, as specified. Finally, this bill increases the number of times, from 24 to 36 in a calendar year, that the ABC can issue a caterer’s permit for use at any one location.
SB 254 (Portantino) of the 2017-2018. Would have prohibited a certified delivery network, as defined, from delivering alcoholic beverages sold by an off-sale retail licensee to persons within this state without first obtaining a license issued by the ABC. (Never heard by the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee)
AB 1470 (Evans), Chapter 535, Statutes of 2009. Allowed a person who has purchased and
partially consumed a bottle of wine to remove the partially consumed bottle from the premises of an on-sale beer and wine public premises licensee.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
Bevmo!
California Restaurant Association
California Retailers Association
Gopuff (GoBrands, Inc.)
Oppose
Alcohol Justice
California Alcohol Policy Alliance
California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
California Teamsters Public Affairs Council
United Food and Commercial Workers, Western States Council
Oppose Unless Amended
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Analysis Prepared by: Eric Johnson / G.O. / (916) 319-2531
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SB 495 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SB 495
Author: Dodd (D)
Introduced: 5/18/23
Vote: 21
SENATE GOVERNMENTAL ORG. COMMITTEE: 13-0, 4/11/23
AYES: Dodd, Wilk, Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Ashby, Bradford, Glazer, Jones, Nguyen, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Portantino, Roth
NO VOTE RECORDED: Rubio, Seyarto
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: 7-0, 5/18/23
AYES: Portantino, Jones, Ashby, Bradford, Seyarto, Wahab, Wiener
SUBJECT: Alcoholic beverages: deliveries: off-sale retail licenses and consumer delivery service permits
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This bill authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a consumer delivery service permit, which would allow the permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an alcohol licensee, as specified. In addition, this bill removes certain requirements related to cocktails to-go including the requirement that the order be picked up by the consumer.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Establishes the Department ABC and grants it exclusive authority to administer the provisions of the ABC Act in accordance with laws enacted by the Legislature. This involves licensing individuals and businesses associated with the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages and the collection of license fees for this purpose.
- Provides, under the ABC Act, for the issuance of various alcoholic beverage licenses, including the imposition of fees, conditions, and restrictions in connection with the issuance of those licenses.
- Provides that any person under 21 years of age who purchases any alcoholic beverage, who consumes any alcoholic beverage in any on-sale premises, or who possesses any alcoholic beverage on any street or highway or in any public place or any place open to the public is guilty of a misdemeanor.
- Authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees that operate a bona fide public eating place (restaurant) to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption if the beverages are in manufacturer-prepacked containers, and ordered and picked up by the consumer, as specified.
- Authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees to sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in a manufacturer-prepackaged containers (cocktails and single-serve wine) if specified conditions are met.
This bill:
- Authorizes, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Department of ABC to issue a consumer delivery service permit, as specified.
- Authorizes a licensee with off-sale retail privileges to deliver alcoholic beverages to a consumer away from the licensed, as specified.
- Requires the consumer delivery service to certify under penalty of perjury on its application for a permit that, prior to delivery of any alcoholic beverages, the driver will receive training that covers the following subjects, for which the permitholder shall retain records for purposes of demonstrating compliance:
- The social impact of alcohol.
- The impact of alcohol on the body.
- State law and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control.
- Intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
- Provides that a licensee is not subject to discipline for the sale, delivery, or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, if the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit acting for the licensee and the licensee did not have notice that the person was obviously intoxicated on or before the time that the consumer delivery service picked up the order.
- Specifies that a licensee is not subject to discipline for sale, delivery, or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage pursuant to the authorization granted by this section to a person under 21 years of age if both of the following conditions are met:
- Prior to the licensee accepting the order, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age.
- The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
- The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contain alcoholic beverages.
- Authorizes the Department of ABC to impose the following administrative penalties against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit who violates any provisions of this bill:
- A fine up to $5,000 dollars for a first violation.
- A fine up to $7,500 for a second violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
- A fine up to $15,000 for a third violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
- Prohibits the permit holder from passing any of the aforementioned fines on to the delivery drivers.
- Provides that the provisions of the bill that prescribe administrative penalties shall not be construed to limit the Department of ABC’s authority to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery service permit when the circumstance warrant the discipline.
- Deletes the requirement that distilled spirits must be picked up by the consumer.
- Deletes the requirement that cocktails must be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal and the requirement that cocktails must be limited to two such drinks per bona fide meal.
Background
Purpose of the bill. According to the author’s office, “the ability to include alcoholic drinks with to-go orders has been a huge success for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic and has allowed many restaurants to survive. Even as the state continues to recover from this pandemic, there are still a large number of consumers who don’t yet feel comfortable dining in our restaurants or bars. The requirement that consumers must pick up their order harms our restaurants and does not provide any meaningful protections. Nothing in this bill changes any laws related to drinking and driving or drinking in public nor does the bill force restaurants to sell drinks to go. This bill simply provides an opportunity.”
In addition, the author’s office states that, “SB 495 establishes the consumer delivery service permit which would require third party delivery companies that deliver alcoholic beverages to obtain a permit from ABC in order to continue to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers. This is a common sense measure to protect against underage drinking and ensure that ABC has the appropriate tools to ensure that third party delivery companies are following similar laws compared to alcohol licensees.”
ABC Regulatory Relief. On March 19, 2020, the Department of ABC issued its first regulatory relief designed to support the restaurant industry in its efforts to assist California in slowing the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Among other things, the first regulatory relief allowed licensees with on-sale privileges the ability of selling those alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption in manufacturer pre-packaged containers as to which their license permits on-sale consumption.
For example, a Type 47 restaurant was allowed to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption, regardless of any condition on its license to the contrary and regardless of the statutory prohibition against on-sale licensees selling distilled spirits for off-sale consumption. Similarly, a Type 41 beer and wine restaurant licensee was allowed to sell beer and wine, but not distilled spirits, for consumption off the premises regardless of any conditions on its license that prohibit such sales.
In addition to selling manufacturer pre-packaged containers, the first regulatory relief allowed licensees selling beer, wine, and pre-mixed drinks or cocktails not in manufacturer’s containers for consumption off the licensed premises when sold in conjunction with meals prepared for pick-up or delivery either by the licensee or by a third party delivery company. Any such alcoholic beverages needed to be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap and in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap. Containers with lids with sipping holes or openings for straws were not considered to be an appropriate container. Any licensee selling such beverages for off-sale consumption were required to prominently post a warning in a manner that informed consumers on the limitations regarding open container laws.
While the regulatory relief allowed restaurants the ability to sell both prepackaged alcoholic beverages and cocktails for consumption off the licensed premises, it did not diminish in any way the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that alcoholic drinks are not being sold and delivered to persons under the age of 21. Restaurants were still fully responsible for ensuring that any customer who purchases alcoholic beverages are of legal age regardless of whether that customer purchased the alcohol in person or through any other means and regardless of whether the customer picks up the alcoholic drinks at the restaurant or if the alcohol was delivered to their home. This specific regulatory relief expired on December 31, 2021.
SB 389 (Dodd, 2021). In 2021, SB 389 (Dodd, Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021) was signed by Governor Newsom which, until December 31, 2026, allows specified licensees that operate a bona fide public eating-place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption both in prepackaged containers and cocktails, as well as single-serve wine. Similar to the regulatory relief, the bill required the purchase of cocktails for off-sale consumption to be in conjunction with meals and required licensees to prominently post a warning in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open containers laws. The bill also placed a two-drink per meal limit and required that alcoholic beverages be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap, sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without the removal of the lid or cap.
Unlike the regulatory relief, the bill was amended in the Assembly Appropriations Committee to require that the consumer pick up any order that contained distilled spirits, regardless of whether the alcoholic drink was in a prepackaged container or a cocktail. The author’s office argues that because existing law generally allows an on-sale retail license to sell or deliver manufacturer-sealed containers of beer and wine for consumption off the licensed premises, this prohibition has created confusion among consumers and businesses. In addition, the author’s office argues that the inability to have their order deliver simply because they contain cocktails is a revenue stream that is hurting California businesses.
SB 495 expands on SB 389 by including on-sale general licenses, generally bars, to the provisions of SB 389. In addition, this bill removes the requirement that distilled spirits must be picked up by the consumer and the requirement that the purchase of cocktails to-go must be part of a meal order.
Alcohol Delivery by Third-Party Provider. In addition to the provisions made by SB 389, current law allows restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages, other than distilled spirits, in manufacturer, pre-packaged containers, to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises and for those products to be delivered either by the licensee or by a third party provider (TPP), also known as third party delivery companies. In addition, liquor and grocery stores are currently allowed to collaborate with TPPs to deliver prepackaged alcoholic drinks, including distilled spirits directly to consumers.
While there are no laws or regulations specific to TPPs, the Department of ABC issued advisories in 2009 and 2011, before the emergence of app-based alcohol delivery companies, to assist alcohol licensees and unlicensed TPPs be in compliance with California law. The advisories were originally issued to provide guidance for licensees seeking to work with non-licensed entities that assist with advertising, customer acquisition, and online tools to facilitate sales and fulfillment of products including alcoholic beverages.
The 2011 advisory defines the term “Third Party Provider” to mean unlicensed entities that are involved with the promotion, marketing, and facilitation of sales of alcoholic beverages by licensees over the Internet. Third Party Providers are involved in one or more of the steps in the transfer of an alcoholic beverage from a licensee to a consumer, such as placement of advertising, making recommendations to consumers, directing consumers to licensees, receiving orders, and passing them on to licensees, processing payments, and assisting with delivery arrangements.
Since existing law states that only licensees may engage in activities for which a license is required, the Department of ABC has made it clear that a licensee working with a TPP is ultimately responsible for any activities undertaken by the TPP on the licensee’s behalf. This means that ABC cannot fine or in any way sanction a TPP that is delivering alcohol if its drivers continue to deliver alcohol to under age individuals. Therefore, under existing law, all responsibility, and any potential criminal liability, is with the driver and with the licensee that sold the alcohol.
SB 495 authorizes the Department ABC to issue a consumer delivery service permit and requires any TPP who delivers alcoholic beverages to obtain a consumer delivery service permit in order to continue to operate in the State of California. The bill shifts the responsibility for serving to an intoxicated individual or a person under the age of 21 from the alcohol licensee to the holder of a consumer delivery service if specified conditions are met.
SB 495 also authorizes ABC to fine the holder of a consumer delivery service permit who violates provisions of this bill. The bill includes a provisions that makes it clear that a holder of a consumer delivery service permit cannot shift any fine to a delivery driver.
In addition, this bill makes it clear that ABC has the authority and discretion to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery permit when the circumstances warrant that discipline. The bill also includes a number of requirements including that the drivers must complete a responsible beverage training and that the delivery be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age.
Related/Prior Legislation
SB 389 (Dodd, Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021) authorized, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees that operate a bona fide public eating place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption if the beverages are in manufacturer-prepacked containers, and ordered and picked up by the consumer. Additionally, the bill authorized a licensee to sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in a manufacturer-prepackaged containers in specified conditions are met.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: Yes
According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, unknown, potentially significant fiscal impact for increased administrative and enforcement activities related to the new consumer delivery service permit.
Additionally, unknown, but likely absorbable fiscal impact to review additional application information related to specified training requirements for delivery service drivers.
Finally, unknown increase in revenue from the consumer delivery service permit initial application and annual fees, to be deposited in the ABC Fund. Fee revenue will offset the department’s operating costs to administer the permit to some extent.
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/18/23)
Bevmo!
California Restaurant Association
California Retailers Association
GoPuff
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/18/23)
Alcohol Justice
California Alcohol Policy Alliance
California Labor Federation
California Teamsters Public Affairs Council
United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the California Restaurant Association, “SB 495 modernizes alcohol laws to better allow restaurants the option to provide cocktails to consumers for delivery, as one of several economic lifelines and ways to serve customer demand with proper conditions and protections for public safety. In addition to restoring the privilege of allowing cocktails to be provided from restaurants via delivery, SB 495 also expands consumer choice by not requiring take-out or delivery orders of these products to accompany a meal.”
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION: According to the California Labor Federation, “SB 495 would undermine that structure by legitimizing delivery companies that have a history of skirting the law. It would allow companies to shift liability and fines onto drivers. It would also undermine the three-tier system
by allowing delivery companies to disrupt and destabilize one of the tiers. We have already seen that increased deliveries by third party companies result in higher violations of the law.”
Prepared by: Felipe Lopez / G.O. / (916) 651-1530
5/23/23 13:10:21
SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular Session
SB 495 (Dodd) - Alcoholic beverages: deliveries: off-sale retail licenses and consumer delivery service permits
Version: February 14, 2023 | Policy Vote: G.O. 13 - 0 |
Urgency: No | Mandate: No |
Hearing Date: May 18, 2023 | Consultant: Janelle Miyashiro |
Bill Summary:
SB 495 authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a consumer delivery service permit, which would allow the permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an alcohol licensee, as specified. SB 495 also removes requirements related to cocktails to-go including the requirement that the order be picked up by the consumer and be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal.
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The following information is revised to reflect amendments
adopted by the committee on May 18, 2023
Fiscal Impact:
The Department of ABC reports:
- Unknown, potentially significant fiscal impact for increased administrative and enforcement activities related to the new consumer delivery service (CDS) permit.
- Unknown, but likely absorbable fiscal impact to review additional application information related to specified training requirements for delivery service drivers.
- Unknown increase in revenue from the CDS permit initial application and annual fees, to be deposited in the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund. Fee revenue will offset the department’s operating costs to administer the CDS permit to some extent.
Author Amendments:
- Remove the requirement that delivery of alcoholic beverages be made by a person who has completed a responsible beverage service training for delivery personnel using materials approved by the Department of ABC and covering specific subjects.
- Instead authorize the department to issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that certifies under penalty of perjury on its application for a permit and prior to delivery of any alcoholic beverage, that the driver will receive training that covers specified subjects, including:
- The social impact of alcohol, the impact of alcohol on the body, state law and regulations relating to ABC, and intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
- Make other technical and conforming changes.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON
Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular Session
SB 495 (Dodd) - Alcoholic beverages: deliveries: off-sale retail licenses and consumer delivery service permits
Version: | Policy Vote: |
Urgency: | Mandate: |
Hearing Date: | Consultant: |
Bill Summary:
SB 495 authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a consumer delivery service permit, which would allow the permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an alcohol licensee, as specified. SB 495 also removes requirements related to cocktails to-go including the requirement that the order be picked up by the consumer and be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal.
Fiscal Impact:
Unknown, potentially significant fiscal impact to the Department of ABC for increased administrative and enforcement activities related to the new consumer delivery service (CDS) permit and development and implementation of a Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) course specific to delivery personnel.
Unknown increase in revenue from the CDS permit initial application and annual fees, to be deposited in the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund. Fee revenue will offset the Department of ABC’s operating costs to administer the CDS permit to some extent.
Background:
On March 19, 2020, the Department of ABC issued its first regulatory relief designed to support the restaurant industry in its efforts to assist California in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Among other things, the first regulatory relief allowed licensees with on-sale privileges the ability of selling those alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption in manufacturer pre-packaged containers as to which their license permits on-sale consumption.
Similar to the regulatory relief, SB 389 (Dodd, Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021), until December 31, 2026, allows specified licensees that operate a bona fide public eating-place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption both in prepackaged containers and cocktails, as well as single-serve wine. SB 389 requires the purchase of cocktails for off-sale consumption to be in conjunction with meals and requires licensees to prominently post a warning in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open containers laws. However, unlike the regulatory relief, SB 389 requires that the consumer pick up any order that contained distilled spirits, regardless of whether the alcoholic drink was in a prepackaged container or a cocktail.
In addition to the provisions made by SB 389, current law allows restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages, other than distilled spirits, in manufacturer, pre-packaged containers, to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises and for those products to be delivered either by a the licensee or by a third party provider (TPP), also known as third party delivery companies. In addition, liquor and grocery stores are currently allowed to collaborate with TPPs to deliver prepackaged alcoholic drinks, including distilled spirits directly to consumers.
While there are no laws or regulations specific to TPPs, the Department of ABC issued advisories in 2009 and 2011, before the emergence of app-based alcohol delivery companies, to assist alcohol licensees and unlicensed TPPs be in compliance with California law. The advisories were originally issued to provide guidance for licensees seeking to work with non-licensed entities that assist with advertising, customer acquisition, and online tools to facilitate sales and fulfillment of products including alcoholic beverages.
Since existing law states that only licensees may engage in activities for with a license is required, the Department ABC has made it clear that a licensee working with a TPP is ultimately responsible for any activities undertaken by the TPP on the licensee’s behalf. This means that ABC cannot fine or in any way sanction a TPP that is delivering alcohol shall its drivers continue to deliver alcohol to under age individuals. Therefore, under existing law, all responsibility, and any potential criminal liability, is with the driver and with the licensee that sold the alcohol.
The Department of ABC currently has a RBS training for on-sale servers, such as waiters and bartenders. Since July 2022, all employees that serve alcohol for consumption on the licensed premises must complete this RBS training. According to the Department of ABC website, the RBS Training Program aims to provide servers the necessary skills to responsibly serve alcohol and ensure servers and their managers of alcoholic beverages are educated on the dangers of serving alcohol to minors and over-serving alcohol to patrons.
Proposed Law:
- Authorizes a licensee with off-sale retail privileges or a CDS permitholder delivering orders on the licensee’s behalf to deliver an alcoholic beverage to a consumer away from the licensed premises only if all of the following requirements are met:
- The licensee is authorized to sell the alcoholic beverage for off-sale consumption and has the exclusive authority to determine which alcoholic beverages are available for delivery and to set alcoholic beverage prices.
- The delivery is made by the licensee or on the licensee’s behalf by the CDS permitholder.
- The licensee is responsible for accepting or rejecting the sale and delivery order, and the purchaser pays the licensee before delivery.
- Any alcoholic beverage sold for delivery shall be removed from the licensed premises only during the hours in which the licensee is permitted to sell alcoholic beverages, and the delivery shall be completed no later than 60 minutes after the time the licensee is required to end sales of alcoholic beverages.
- The delivery is made by a person who is at least 21 years of age, the person to whom the alcoholic beverages are delivered are at least 21 years of age, and the person making the delivery verifies the identity of the recipient.
- A person making a delivery by motor vehicle maintains and carries a valid driver’s license, as specified.
- The delivery is made by a person who has completed a RBS training course for delivery personnel, using materials approved by the Department of ABC, that covers the social impact of alcohol, the impact of alcohol on the body, state law and regulations relating to ABC, and intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
- All alcoholic beverages delivered are be packaged in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
- If the licensee uses a CDS to fulfill the delivery of orders containing alcoholic beverages, the service is provided pursuant to a valid, written contract between the licensee and the CDS and the licensee discloses to the CDS if an order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
- Prohibits a CDS from delivering any alcoholic beverages unless the CDS has a permit issued by the Department of ABC.
- Provides that a CDS is any person who holds themselves out in the offering of a service to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of a licensee with off-sale retail privileges and enters into an arrangement of any form with the licensee to deliver alcoholic beverages sold by the licensee.
- After July 1, 2024, authorizes the Department of ABC to issue a CDS service permit to a service that pays the required application and annual fee and if that owners and officers of the service have not been convicted of any crimes of moral turpitude.
- Establishes a new permanent CDS permit (Type 95) application fee of $20,000.
- Establishes a Type 95 annual fee of $1,500.
- Provides that a licensee is not subject to discipline in the following circumstances:
- Delivery of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, if the delivery of the beverage is made by a CDS permitholder acting for the licensee and the licensee did not have notice the person was obviously intoxicated at or before the time that the CDS picked up the order.
- Delivery of an alcoholic beverage is made to a person under 21 years of age if: 1) before the licensee accepts the order, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and recipient are over 21 years old; 2) the licensee packages the alcoholic beverages in a manger clearly and conspicuously identifying to the CDS the order contains alcoholic beverages; and 3) the licensee identifies to the CDS the order contains alcoholic beverages.
- Establishes the following additional administrative penalties against CDS permitholder or licensees with off-sale retail privileges for violations of the above:
- $5,000 for a first violation.
- $7,500 for a second violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
- $15,000 for a third violation within 12 months of a previous violation or for any subsequent violation.
- Prohibits a CDS permitholder or licensee from passing on any of the above fines onto the delivery drivers.
- Provides that the Department of ABC may use its discretion to suspend or revoke a CDS permit when the circumstances warrant that discipline.
- Provides that violation of any of the above is not a crime and does not apply to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by common carrier or as otherwise specified.
- Strikes the requirement that an alcoholic beverage be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal, be limited to two drinks per bona fide meal, and that the order be picked up by a consumer, as specified
- Makes other technical and conforming changes.
Related Legislation:
SB 846 (Dodd, 2022) would have authorized the Department of ABC to issue a CDS permit, which would allow the permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an alcohol licensee, as specified. SB 846 would have also removed certain requirements related to cocktails to-go including the requirement that the order be picked up by the consumer. SB 846 was gutted and amended to an unrelated issue.
Staff Comments:
This bill expands on SB 389 by including on-sale general licenses, which includes bars and nightclubs, and removes the requirements that distilled spirits must be picked up by the consumer and that the purchase of cocktails to-go must be part of a meal order. This bill also creates a CDS permit to be issued by the Department of ABC, and authorizes the department to establish a fee for administration and enforcement related to the new permit.
The impacts to the department’s enforcement workload is unknown and variable, and will depend on the number of on-sale general licensees that would exercise the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages under this bill and the TPPs that would seek a CDS permit.
The Department of ABC states there are approximately 4,000 additional on-sale general licensees which may be included under the expanded allowances proposed by this bill. To the extent that this bill results in more types of alcoholic beverage sales subject to the requirements of SB 389, there may be an unknown impact on the Department of ABC’s enforcement operations. However, the Department of ABC anticipates that the fiscal impact specific to these licensees is likely absorbable within their existing enforcement resources.
The total number of TPP entities that exist in the state and would seek a CDS permit is unknown, but likely under 30. While there may be few TPP entities, many of these companies employ or contract with tens of thousands of drivers. To the extent that even a small portion of TPP employed or contracted drivers exercise delivery privileges under the new permit, there may be a significant fiscal impact on the Department of ABC’s enforcement workload. Administrative and enforcement costs should be offset to some extent by the CDS permit fee and citation revenue that is established by this bill.
There will be an additional significant fiscal impact to the Department of ABC to review and approve a RBS course specific to delivery personnel, which would include both licensee drivers and CDS permitholders. Costs to develop a RBS training specific to delivery personnel would include initial course development, implementation, and administration, as well as approval of accreditation agencies and training providers.
For comparison, the 2018-19 Budget included $578,000 and four positions in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 for the initial implementation of the RBS Training Program Act. More recently, the 2022-23 Budget included $2.8 million in FY 2022-23 and 2023-24, $2.3 million in FY 2024-25, and $1.8 million in FY 2025-26 and ongoing to support the RBS Training Program and continue modernizing the Department of ABC’s services to the public (Alcohol Beverage Control Fund).
Staff notes that the Department of ABC’s activities are funded by regulatory and license fees and generally the department does not receive support from the General Fund. To the extent the RBS training course specific to delivery personnel as proposed in this bill would require similar resources as those identified for its current RBS program, there may be a significant fiscal impact to the department, impacting its operating costs or future budget requests.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Senator Bill Dodd
Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular
Bill No: 495 Hearing Date: 4/11/2023
Author: | |||
Version: | 2/14/2023 Introduced | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Felipe Lopez | ||
SUBJECT: Alcoholic beverages: deliveries: off-sale retail licenses and consumer delivery service permits
DIGEST: This bill authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a consumer delivery service permit, which would allow the permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an alcohol licensee, as specified. In addition, this bill removes certain requirements related to cocktails to-go including the requirement that the order be picked up by the consumer.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Establishes the Department ABC and grants it exclusive authority to administer the provisions of the ABC Act in accordance with laws enacted by the Legislature. This involves licensing individuals and businesses associated with the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages and the collection of license fees for this purpose.
- Provides, under the ABC Act, for the issuance of various alcoholic beverage licenses, including the imposition of fees, conditions, and restrictions in connection with the issuance of those licenses.
- Authorizes a person holding an on-sale general license, with respect to beer and wine, and any on-sale license, with respect to the particular beverage or beverages mentioned in the license, to exercise the rights and privileges granted by an off-sale beer and wine license.
- Allows a person who has purchased and partially consumed a bottle of wine to remove the partially consumed bottle from the premise, as specified.
- Provides that any person under 21 years of age who purchases any alcoholic beverage, who consumes any alcoholic beverage in any on-sale premises, or who possesses any alcoholic beverage on any street or highway or in any public place or any place open to the public is guilty of a misdemeanor.
- Provides that every person who sells, furnishes, gives, or causes to be sold, or given away any alcoholic beverage to any person under 21 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor.
- Defines an “on-sale” license as authorizing the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages: namely, beer, wine, and distilled spirits, for consumption on the premises (such as restaurant or bar). An “off-sale” license authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises in original, sealed containers.
- Authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees that operate a bona fide public eating place (restaurant) to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption if the beverages are in manufacturer-prepacked containers, and ordered and picked up by the consumer, as specified.
- Authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees to sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in a manufacturer-prepackaged containers (cocktails and single-serve wine) if specified conditions are met.
This bill:
- Authorizes, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Department of ABC to issue a consumer delivery service permit to a service that satisfies the following:
- The service pays the required application and annual fee.
- The owners and officers of the service have not been convicted of any crimes of moral turpitude, as defined.
- Authorizes a licensee with off-sale retail privileges to deliver alcoholic beverages to a consumer away from the licensed premises only if all of the following requirements are met:
- The licensee is authorized to sell the alcoholic beverage for off-sale consumption. The licensee is required to determine which alcoholic beverages are available for delivery and set the prices for these beverages.
- The delivery shall be made by the licensee or the holder of a consumer delivery service permit.
- The licensee is responsible for accepting or rejecting the delivery order, and the purchaser shall pay the licensee prior to delivery. Prior to the licensee accepting a delivery order, the purchaser shall affirm that both the purchaser and the recipient of the order is 21 years of age.
- Provides that if the licensee uses a consumer delivery service, the following shall apply:
- The service shall be provided pursuant to a valid, written contract between the licensee and the consumer delivery service that acknowledges the requirements of the provisions of this bill.
- The licensee shall disclose to the consumer delivery service if an order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
- Requires a person making a delivery by motor vehicle to maintain and carry a valid driver’s license and evidence of financial responsibility for the vehicle.
- Requires that the delivery shall be made by a person who has completed a responsible beverage service training course for delivery personnel, using materials approved by the Department of ABC, that covers the following subjects:
- The social impact of alcohol.
- The impact of alcohol on the body.
- State law and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control.
- Intervention techniques to prevent the service or sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons or intoxicated persons.
- Provides that all alcoholic beverages delivered under the provisions of this bill to be packaged in a manner that clearly and conspicuously identifies that the delivery contains alcoholic beverages.
- The delivery shall be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age. The person to whom the alcoholic beverages are delivered shall be at least 21 years of age.
- Requires any alcoholic beverage to be removed from the licensed premises during the hours in which the licensee is permitted to sell, and the delivery is required to be completed no later than 60 minutes after the time the licensee is required to end sales.
- Provides that a licensee is not subject to discipline for the sale, delivery, or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to an obviously intoxicated person, if the delivery of the alcoholic beverage is made by the holder of a consumer delivery service permit acting for the licensee and the licensee did not have notice that the person was obviously intoxicated on or before the time that the consumer delivery service picked up the order.
- Specifies that a licensee is not subject to discipline for sale, delivery, or furnishing of an alcoholic beverage pursuant to the authorization granted by this section to a person under 21 years of age if both of the following conditions are met:
- Prior to the licensee accepting the order, the purchaser affirms that both the purchaser and the recipient are not under 21 years of age.
- The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contains alcoholic beverages.
- The licensee identifies to the consumer delivery service that the order to be delivered contain alcoholic beverages.
- Authorizes the Department of ABC to impose the following administrative penalties against the holder of a consumer delivery service permit who violates any provisions of this bill:
- A fine up to $5,000 dollars for a first violation.
- A fine up to $7,500 for a second violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
- A fine up to $15,000 for a third violation within 12 months of a previous violation.
- Provides that the provisions of the bill that prescribe administrative penalties shall not be construed to limit the Department of ABC’s authority to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery service permit when the circumstance warrant the discipline.
- Provides that the provisions of this bill do not apply to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by common carrier.
- Adds the holder of an on-sale general license, generally bars, to current provisions in law that allow restaurants to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption.
- Deletes the requirement that distilled spirits must be picked up by the consumer.
- Deletes the requirement that cocktails must be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal and the requirement that cocktails must be limited to two such drinks per bona fide meal.
Background
Purpose of the bill. According to the author’s office, “the ability to include alcoholic drinks with to-go orders has been a huge success for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic and has allowed many restaurants to survive. Even as the state continues to recover from this pandemic, there are still a large number of consumers who don’t yet feel comfortable dining in our restaurants or bars. The requirement that consumers must pick up their order harms our restaurants and does not provide any meaningful protections. Nothing in this bill changes any laws related to drinking and driving or drinking in public nor does the bill force restaurants to sell drinks to go. This bill simply provides an opportunity.”
In addition, the author’s office states that, “SB 495 establishes the consumer delivery service permit which would require third party delivery companies that deliver alcoholic beverages to obtain a permit from ABC in order to continue to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers. This is a common sense measure to protect against underage drinking and ensure that ABC has the appropriate tools to ensure that third party delivery companies are following similar laws compared to alcohol licensees.”
On-Sale and Off-Sale Licenses. The Department of ABC issues a number of alcohol licenses that are available to individuals seeking to operate businesses that sell alcoholic beverages. Each license establishes specific responsibilities and privileges especially when it comes to “on-sale” and “off-sale” privileges.
Alcohol licenses are deemed “on-sale” if the license authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages but requires that they are consumed on the premises. Some examples of “on-sale” businesses include bars and restaurants although restaurants do have some “off-sale” privileges. For example, under existing law restaurants are authorized to sell both wine and beer to customers for “off-sale” consumption and have those drinks delivered.
On the other hand, alcohol licenses are deemed “off-sale” if the business sells alcoholic beverages sold at the establishment but are required to be consumed offsite. Some examples of “off-sale” businesses include liquor stores or grocery stores that sell alcoholic beverages. In addition, some licenses include both “on-sale” and “off-sale” privileges. Some examples are wineries and craft distilleries.
ABC Regulatory Relief. On March 19, 2020, the Department of ABC issued its first regulatory relief designed to support the restaurant industry in its efforts to assist California in slowing the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Among other things, the first regulatory relief allowed licensees with on-sale privileges the ability of selling those alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption in manufacturer pre-packaged containers as to which their license permits on-sale consumption.
For example, a Type 47 restaurant was allowed to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption, regardless of any condition on its license to the contrary and regardless of the statutory prohibition against on-sale licensees selling distilled spirits for off-sale consumption. Similarly, a Type 41 beer and wine restaurant licensee was allowed to sell beer and wine, but not distilled spirits, for consumption off the premises regardless of any conditions on its license that prohibit such sales.
In addition to selling manufacturer pre-packaged containers, the first regulatory relief allowed licensees selling beer, wine, and pre-mixed drinks or cocktails not in manufacturer’s containers for consumption off the licensed premises when sold in conjunction with meals prepared for pick-up or delivery either by the licensee or by a third party delivery company. Any such alcoholic beverages needed to be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap and in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap. Containers with lids with sipping holes or openings for straws were not considered to be an appropriate container. Any licensee selling such beverages for off-sale consumption were required to prominently post a warning in a manner that informed consumers on the limitations regarding open container laws.
While the regulatory relief allowed restaurants the ability to sell both prepackaged alcoholic beverages and cocktails for consumption off the licensed premises, it did not diminish in any way the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that alcoholic drinks are not being sold and delivered to persons under the age of 21. Restaurants were still fully responsible for ensuring that any customer who purchases alcoholic beverages are of legal age regardless of whether that customer purchased the alcohol in person or through any other means and regardless of whether the customer picks up the alcoholic drinks at the restaurant or if the alcohol was delivered to their home. This specific regulatory relief expired on December 31, 2021.
SB 389 (Dodd, 2021). In 2021, SB 389 (Dodd, Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021) was signed by Governor Newsom which, until December 31, 2026, allows specified licensees that operate a bona fide public eating-place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption both in prepackaged containers and cocktails, as well as single-serve wine. Similar to the regulatory relief, the bill required the purchase of cocktails for off-sale consumption to be in conjunction with meals and required licensees to prominently post a warning in a manner that puts consumers on notice of limitations regarding open containers laws. The bill also placed a two-drink per meal limit and required that alcoholic beverages be packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap, sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without the removal of the lid or cap.
Unlike the regulatory relief, the bill was amended in the Assembly Appropriations Committee to require that the consumer pick up any order that contained distilled spirits, regardless of whether the alcoholic drink was in a prepackaged container or a cocktail. The author’s office argues that because existing law generally allows an on-sale retail license to sell or deliver manufacturer-sealed containers of beer and wine for consumption off the licensed premises, this prohibition has created confusion among consumers and businesses. In addition, the author’s office argues that the inability to have their order deliver simply because they contain cocktails is a revenue stream that is hurting California businesses.
SB 495 expands on SB 389 by including on-sale general licenses, generally bars, to the provisions of SB 389. In addition, this bill removes the requirement that distilled spirits must be picked up by the consumer and the requirement that the purchase of cocktails to-go must be part of a meal order.
Alcohol Delivery by Third-Party Provider. In addition to the provisions made by SB 389, current law allows restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages, other than distilled spirits, in manufacturer, pre-packaged containers, to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises and for those products to be delivered either by the licensee or by a third party provider (TPP), also known as third party delivery companies. In addition, liquor and grocery stores are currently allowed to collaborate with TPPs to deliver prepackaged alcoholic drinks, including distilled spirits directly to consumers.
While there are no laws or regulations specific to TPPs, the Department of ABC issued advisories in 2009 and 2011, before the emergence of app-based alcohol delivery companies, to assist alcohol licensees and unlicensed TPPs be in compliance with California law. The advisories were originally issued to provide guidance for licensees seeking to work with non-licensed entities that assist with advertising, customer acquisition, and online tools to facilitate sales and fulfillment of products including alcoholic beverages.
The 2011 advisory defines the term “Third Party Provider” to mean unlicensed entities that are involved with the promotion, marketing, and facilitation of sales of alcoholic beverages by licensees over the Internet. Third Party Providers are involved in one or more of the steps in the transfer of an alcoholic beverage from a licensee to a consumer, such as placement of advertising, making recommendations to consumers, directing consumers to licensees, receiving orders, and passing them on to licensees, processing payments, and assisting with delivery arrangements.
Since existing law states that only licensees may engage in activities for which a license is required, the Department of ABC has made it clear that a licensee working with a TPP is ultimately responsible for any activities undertaken by the TPP on the licensee’s behalf. This means that ABC cannot fine or in any way sanction a TPP that is delivering alcohol if its drivers continue to deliver alcohol to under age individuals. Therefore, under existing law, all responsibility, and any potential criminal liability, is with the driver and with the licensee that sold the alcohol.
SB 495 authorizes the Department ABC to issue a consumer delivery service permit and requires any TPP who delivers alcoholic beverages to obtain a consumer delivery service permit in order to continue to operate in the State of California. The bill shifts the responsibility for serving to an intoxicated individual or a person under the age of 21 from the alcohol licensee to the holder of a consumer delivery service if specified conditions are met.
SB 495 also authorizes ABC to fine the holder of a consumer delivery service permit who violates provisions of this bill. The bill includes a provisions that makes it clear that a holder of a consumer delivery service permit cannot shift any fine to a delivery driver.
In addition, this bill makes it clear that ABC has the authority and discretion to suspend or revoke a consumer delivery permit when the circumstances warrant that discipline. The bill also includes a number of requirements including that the drivers must complete a responsible beverage training and that the delivery be made by a person who is at least 21 years of age.
ABC Penalties. It is the stated policy of the Department of ABC to impose administrative, non-punitive penalties in a consistent and uniform manner with the goal of encouraging and reinforcing voluntary compliance with the law. Any person licensed by the Department of ABC, and their employees, must abide by all California laws. If the Department of ABC has evidence of a violation involving a licensee or a licensed premise, it will file an administrative complaint, called an accusation. An accusation, if proven, will lead to the suspension or revocation of the license. An accusation is in addition to, and not a substitute for, possible criminal and civil penalties that local city and district attorneys may bring against the licensee or employee who committed the violation.
Criminal penalties can result from violations that are criminal offenses. For example, the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to a minor is not only grounds for an accusation but constitutes a criminal offense. Thus, the seller could be arrested, charged with a crime, face a fine, community service work or imprisonment in county jail.
Existing law authorizes the Department of ABC to issue a 15-day suspension to a licensee for a first violation of provisions relating to the sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21. A second violation within 36 months may result in a 25-day suspension and a third violation within 36 months may result in license revocation.
Additionally, existing law allows a licensee to pay a fine in lieu of serving the suspension. If the Department of ABC finds that public welfare and morals would not be impaired by the substitution of a fine for the actual suspension of the licensed business, the retail licensee may pay a sum of money equal to 50% of the estimated gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages during the period of suspension, subject to various limits. However, a licensee may not petition the Department of ABC for an offer in compromise for a third or any subsequent violation that occurs within 36 months of the initial violation.
Prior/Related Legislation
SB 846 (Dodd, 2022) would have authorized the Department of ABC to issue a consumer delivery service permit, which would allow the permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of an alcohol licensee, as specified. In addition, this bill removes certain requirements related to cocktails to-go including the requirement that the order be picked up by the consumer. (Gutted and Amended to an Unrelated Issue)
SB 389 (Dodd, Chapter 657, Statutes of 2021) authorizes, until December 31, 2026, specified on-sale licensees that operate a bona fide public eating place to sell distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption if the beverages are in manufacturer-prepacked containers, and ordered and picked up by the consumer. Additionally, the bill authorizes a licensee to sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in a manufacturer-prepackaged containers in specified conditions are met.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Fiscal Com.: Local:
SUPPORT:
California Restaurant Association
OPPOSITION:
Alcohol Justice
California Alcohol Policy Alliance
California Labor Federation
United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the California Restaurant Association, “SB 495 modernizes alcohol laws to better allow restaurants the option to provide cocktails to consumers for delivery, as one of several economic lifelines and ways to serve customer demand with proper conditions and protections for public safety. In addition to restoring the privilege of allowing cocktails to be provided from restaurants via delivery, SB 495 also expands consumer choice by not requiring take-out or delivery orders of these products to accompany a meal.”
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION: According to the California Labor Federation, “ SB 495 would undermine that structure by legitimizing delivery companies that have a history of skirting the law. It would allow companies to shift liability and fines onto drivers. It would also undermine the three-tier system by allowing delivery companies to disrupt and destabilize one of the tiers. We have already seen that increased deliveries by third party companies result in higher violations of the law.”
Discussed in Hearing
Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization
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