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CA SB58
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot program from January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2027 allowing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue additional hours licenses to on-sale licensees in 10 specified cities (Cathedral City, Coachella, Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Palm Springs, Sacramento, San Francisco, and West Hollywood) to sell alcohol between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m.
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Requires participating cities to adopt ordinances meeting specific requirements including public convenience demonstrations, public safety plans developed by local law enforcement, transportation accessibility assessments, and documented community support.
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Imposes application fees of $2,500 (nonrefundable) plus annual renewal fees of $2,500, with fees deposited in the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund to cover administrative costs.
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Makes it a misdemeanor for anyone under 21 years of age to enter and remain in the licensed premises during the additional hours period without lawful business, with mandatory minimum fines of $200.
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Requires the California Highway Patrol and each participating city to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding impacts including driving under the influence incidents, traffic collisions, crime rates, and the number of licenses issued.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages: hours of sale.
Last Action
Motion to reconsider made by Assembly Member Santiago.
9/14/2019