Bill > AB445

This bill makes two primary changes to California's alcoholic beverage regulations. First, it allows the County of Colusa to issue up to 10 additional on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places, which is an exception to existing limitations on such licenses. These new licenses have specific restrictions: they cannot be transferred out of Colusa County, cannot be transferred to premises that do not qualify under the bill's provisions, and cannot be sold or transferred for more than the original fee paid. The bill also clarifies that businesses with seasonal on-sale general licenses can apply for these new licenses. Second, the bill extends an existing provision that allows beer manufacturers to provide up to 5 cases of retail advertising glassware to on-sale retail licensees, and allows on-sale retail licensees to accept up to 10 cases of such glassware, from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2029. The bill includes a legislative finding that a special statute is necessary for Colusa County due to its unique economic circumstances, acknowledging that the provisions are specifically tailored to this county's needs.

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