§ 23957 License Application Requirements

Business and Professions Code·California

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•If you want to sell alcohol in a new building or one being built, you need a special license.
•You have to give details about the place where you want to sell alcohol.
•The government might ask for extra info to make sure the place is okay for selling alcohol.

Example

You want to open a new bar in a building that is still being built.

You need to apply for a license and tell the government all about your new bar. They might ask for more details to check if your bar is a good place to sell alcohol.

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§ 23957 License Application Requirements

Applications for licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for premises which are to be constructed or which are in the process of construction shall contain the information required by this article and such other information concerning the proposed premises as the department may require to assist it in determining whether the proposed premises will qualify for a license. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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licenses retail sale of alcoholic beverages premises department

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 23957.

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