California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
- California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (or ABC) is an agency of the government of the state of California charged with regulation of alcoholic beverages.
The ABC was created by constitutional amendment effective January 1, 1955, as an independent department of the executive branch of the State government. The Board of Equalization no longer has any responsibility in liquor control matters except as a taxing authority.
The Department is headed by a Director who is appointed by the Governor.For administrative purposes ABC has two Divisions, Northern and Southern. Each Division is divided into districts on the basis of population and geographical needs.
ABC has the exclusive power, in accordance with laws enacted, to license and regulate the manufacture, importation and sale of alcoholic beverages in this State. It also has the power for good cause to deny, suspend or revoke any specific alcoholic beverage license.
References
* [http://www.abc.ca.gov/questions.html California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control FAQ]
*Section 22 of Article XX, Constitution of California
External links
* [http://www.abc.ca.gov/ California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control]
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