CA AB893

Requires beer manufacturers to register each brand with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control prior to first sale in California and comply with federal malt beverage labeling regulations in Parts 7 and 16 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Mandates beer labels include brand name, class or type, true name and address of manufacturer and bottler, and alcoholic content statement if beer exceeds 5.7 percent alcohol by volume.

Makes the beer manufacturer responsible for compliance with labeling and registration requirements, with only the actual manufacturer needing to comply in joint venture or collaborative arrangements.

Authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to order beer removed from sale or allow reasonable time for compliance if beer is sold without meeting registration and labeling requirements.

Clarifies that containers or cartons cannot be reused with different beer brands, and refilled consumer containers must have prior manufacturer information completely removed or obscured before resale.