California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
California Special Event Liquor License Laws California's Alcoholic Beverage Commission generally requires a license/permit before alcohol can be served at a special event, unless there are certain exceptions.
Private Parties i.e. weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or anyone other than a non-profit organization shall not sell alcohol on their own. If a private party wishes to sell alcohol, they must arrange this through a licensed caterer.
All U.S. states are regulated at a federal level ing to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. At a state level, California is overseen by the California State Department Of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
The license can average about 75 days for a Person-to-Person transfer, and 90 days for an Original. Circumstances often result in a longer waiting period; therefore, before final approval and issuance of a license, caution should be used regarding extensive financial commitments, plans for grand openings, etc.