CA AB2991

Requires all payments from retailer licensees to wholesaler licensees for beer, wine, or distilled spirits to be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) commencing January 1, 2026.

Wholesaler licensees are responsible for selecting and initiating the third-party payment processor for EFTs, with payment due by the 30th day from delivery date.

Permits cash, check, or money order payments only in limited circumstances: insufficient funds on prior EFT, interim/temporary permits, payment processor service interruptions, or within 30 days of license issuance.

Prohibits wholesalers from paying retailer EFT fees and retailers from paying wholesaler EFT fees; retailers cannot receive rebates or incentives from payment processors.

Modifies tied-house restrictions in Section 25509 by removing the "for cash or by receiving payment in advance" language, as retailers must now use EFT by default.