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New Bill Expands Farmer’s Market Privileges for CA Wineries

Maddie Rowlett — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:26:05 +0000

On August 27, 2026, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 917, which expands the privileges afforded to Type 79 Certified Farmer’s Market Permit holders. The Certified Farmer’s Market Permit currently allows California wineries to sell wine and conduct winetastings at certified farmer’s markets throughout the state, but they may only sell and pour wine...

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CA ABC 2026 Priority Registration Drawing & Updates

Maddie Rowlett — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:11:27 +0000

From September 14-25, 2026, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) will be accepting applications for priority licenses in eligible California counties, including new and intercounty transfers of on- and off-sale general licenses. This year’s authorization includes new off-sale general licenses in 19 California counties, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange, as well...

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Cheers to a New Year! Beverage Alcohol Updates for 2024

jennifer_admin — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:02:00 +0000

And that’s a wrap on 2023! As we close out the first month of the new year, here is a look at the California Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (“ABC”) significant legislative changes affecting the industry in 2024: Bars to Offer Drug Testing Kits: Starting July 1, 2024, AB 1013 requires Type 48 (On-Sale General Public Premises) licensees to offer...

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