Note to Readers: I wrote this article in 2010. On September 21, 2011, Section 23016 of the CA Business & Professions Code was amended to allow on-sale licensed businesses to color, flavor, or blend distilled spirits or wine products on their on-sale licensed premises to be consumed on the licensed premises. -Lauren Tyson The food […]
109 Die In Russian Nightclub Fire: Don’t Let This Happen At Your Nightclub or Bar
Saturday, 7:06 p.m. Wildomar, CA Hi, A fire broke out yesterday, December 4 at the Lame Horse Nightclub in Perm, Russia, killing 109 people, the Associated Press reported December 4. Onstage fireworks reportedly caught the ceiling on fire. Sadly, many people were trapped as they rushed to the single exit. What’s worse, club managers had been […]
Local Alcohol Enforcement: How It’s Beefed-Up in Your Town With ABC Funding (Part 2)
Saturday, 9:06 a.m. Wildomar, CA Hi, Anyway, here’s how the ABC’s Grant Assistance Program (GAP) works . . . If your law enforcement agency receives a grant from the ABC, local officers conduct both prevention and enforcement programs. Here are just a few examples of the many innovative programs local agencies use to prevent […]
Local Alcohol Enforcement: How It’s Beefed-Up in Your Town With ABC Funding (Part 1)
Saturday, 1:45 p.m. Wildomar, CA Hi, Ever wondered about your local law enforcement agency–and how much alcohol enforcement they’re doing? Well, if they got an ABC grant, they’re doing A LOT. Hard to believe it’s been almost 15 years since I helped design and launch the Grant Assistance Program (GAP) while working in ABC’s Sacramento Headquarters. […]
Governor Signs Legislation Regarding Proof of Age to Buy Alcohol
Tuesday, 1:01 P.M. Wildomar, CA Hi, Everyone who sells and serves alcohol needs to know about two important changes to the law concerning proof of age. Why? Because if you or your employees inadvertently sold or served alcohol to a minor, you’ll be better able to defend yourself if you properly checked identification (ID). Now, I’m not […]
Selling Alcohol Without A Liquor License: Flying Under The Radar
If you’re selling alcohol without a liquor license, you’re on a collision course. You’re putting your personal and business assets at risk. Selling alcohol without a license in California is a misdemeanor, punishable by a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months in county jail. And if you ever plan to get a liquor license […]
