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What is the minimum age to sell/serve alcohol in California?

• The minimum age to sell alcohol in California is 18 or supervised by a person at least 21

• The minimum age to serve alcohol in California is 21 or 18  (bona fide public eating place)
  

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The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

The agency that handles California liquor licensing and/or bartender licensing rules and regulations in California is The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The contact information for The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is listed below. You can contact them to verify that online server certification (bartender license) can be obtained in California. We have also listed that information where applicable.

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
(916) 419-2500
http://www.abc.ca.gov

Bartending License regulations for sellers and servers in California

• CA Dram Shop Laws: Yes
• CA Happy Hour Laws: The State of California does not have state-wide Happy Hour Prohibitions. Such laws may exist in your city or county. Check with your local jurisdiction for any restrictions.

Can bartenders in CA work as a bartender with a felony conviction? yes
Yes. The state only regulates businesses as a whole and not bartenders or employees of businesses.