Author: Dusty Wetton
In California, in order to produce, sell, or distribute alcohol, you must first obtain a liquor license. For wine, this can mean many things. California's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, known commonly as “ABC”, is the governmental body that is in-charge of distributing the licenses. Through their control, they have several different license types.
Each license carries different basic privileges. For example, license type #02 is a winegrower (winery) license. It authorizes the sale of wine to consumer’s on premise, the sale regardless of the source for on premise consumption, and for on premise use in preparing food. It also allows for wine tastings, as described under the business code.
Another common license issued is for events that will sale wine. This special license authorizes type 02 licensees to sell bottled wine produced by the winegrower for consumption off the premises where sold and only at fairs, festivals or cultural events sponsored by designated tax exempt organizations. The license holder must notify the city or county where the event is being held
These are just two types of liquor licenses related to the wine industry. There are many different types, and the definitions of which license you should obtain is governed by the definitions given under the Business and Professions Code. To learn more about the various types and their granting abilities, go to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
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