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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 3§ 110520 Distilled Spirits Standards

§ 110520 Distilled Spirits Standards

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§ 110520 Distilled Spirits Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The rules for what makes a drink a 'distilled spirit' (like whiskey or vodka) in California are the same as the rules set by the U.S. government.
  • •California can also make its own rules for these drinks if it thinks it will help protect people from being tricked or treated unfairly.
  • •The goal is to make sure companies are honest about what they're selling.

Example

A company sells a bottle labeled 'Whiskey' but it's not made the way real whiskey should be.

The government can step in and say, 'No, that's not real whiskey. You can't sell it like that.' This keeps companies from lying to customers.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 110520 Distilled Spirits Standards

Definitions and standards of identity and quality for distilled spirits and their amendments adopted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Treasury Department of the United States in effect on the effective date of this part, or adopted on or after that date, are the definitions and standards of identity and quality for distilled spirits in this state. The department may, by regulation, establish definitions and standards of identity and quality for any distilled spirit whether or not the definitions and standards are in accordance with regulations adopted by the Internal Revenue Service of the Treasury Department of the United States, when in its judgment the action will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of the consumers. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

distilled spiritsdefinitions and standards of identity and qualityInternal Revenue Service of the Treasury Department of the United Stateshonesty and fair dealing

Related Statutes

  • § 110505 Food Labeling Standards
  • § 102750 Acknowledgment Of Parentage Process
  • § 102755 Birth Certificate Amendment Process
  • § 102760 Birth Record Confidentiality
  • § 102765 Birth Record Copy Request

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110520.
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