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So far, the business registration forms have been required for all businesses. Sometimes,
additional permits and licenses are required from the state and federal government, particularly
if your business can affect the public's welfare. This page concerns selling alcohol or tobacco
and requirements for diesel trucks and manufacturers.
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| Selling alcohol...California
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Alcohol may not be sold to anyone under the age of 21. Alcohol sales are regulated by the State's Alcoholic Beverage Control Department. This
department classifies liquor into two categories: hard liquor and "soft" beer and wine.
Two licenses are available in each category: one to sell liquor for on-site consumption, and
the other to sell liquor to take home called "offsale" because the liquor is consumed off
the premises.
Hard liquor: The State only allows a certain number of licenses to sell hard liquor. To
get one, you must buy an existing liquor operation or wait for a license to become available.
Beer and wine: Beer and wine licenses are generally available. An onsale beer and wine
license costs approximately $300 (one-time fee) plus $304 annually. An offsale license costs $100
plus $220 annually.
Visit http://www.abc.ca.gov/ for information. Apply for
the license at the closest office shown below. When you apply,
the department will run a background check on the primary workers in your company.
| Bakersfield | 4800 Stockdale Hwy, Rm 213 | (661) 395-2731 |
| El Monte | 3204 N. Rosemead Rm 103 | (626) 927-1060 |
| Eureka | 1105 6th St., Rm C | (707) 445-7229 |
| Fresno | 3640 E. Ashlan Ave. | (559) 225-6334 |
| Inglewood | 1 Manchester Blvd. 6th Floor | (310) 412-6311 |
| Lakewood | 3950 Paramount Rm 250 | (562) 982-1337 |
| Los Angeles | 3530 Wilshire Blvd. Rm 1110 |
(213) 736-2005 |
| Oakland |
1515 Clay St. Rm 2208 |
(510) 622-4970 |
| Rancho Mirage |
42-700 Bob Hope Dr. Suite 317 |
(760) 568-0990 |
| Redding | 1900 Churn Creek Rd. Rm 216 | (530) 224-4830 |
| Riverside | 3737 Main St. Rm 900 | (951) 782-4400 |
| Sacramento | 3321 Power Inn Rd. Rm 230 | (916) 227-2002 |
| Salinas | 1137 Westridge Parkway | (831) 755-1990 |
| San Diego | 1350 Front St. Rm 5056 | (619) 525-4064 |
| San Francisco |
71 Stevenson St. Rm 1500 |
(415) 356-6500 |
| San Jose | 100 Paseo de S. Antonio Rm 119 | (408) 277-1200 |
| S.Luis Obispo | 3220 S. Higuera St. Rm 305 | (805) 543-7183 |
| San Marcos | 334 Via Vera Cruz Rm 204 | (760) 471-4237 |
| Santa Ana | 28 Civic Center Plaza Rm 369 | (714) 558-4101 |
| Santa Barbara | 411 E. Canon Perdido Rm 12 | (805) 564-7717 |
| Santa Rosa | 50 D St. Rm 130 | (707) 576-2165 |
| Stockton | 31 E. Channel St. Rm 168 | (209) 948-7739 |
| Van Nuys | 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. Rm 220 | (818) 901-5017 |
| Yuba City | 1130 Civic Center Blvd. Rm F | (530) 751-8570 |
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| Selling tobacco products? | |
Tobacco may not be sold to anyone under the age of 18. You must obtain a license from the State Board of Equalization and pay a $100 licensing fee for each location selling tobacco.
Forms and information are available at
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/spctlicact03.htm or
call the Board of Equalization at (800)400-7115.
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| Making or importing alcohol? | |
If you produce or import alcohol, you must also obtain a federal permit. Call (877) 882-3277
or visit http://www.ttb.gov/tax_audit/permits.shtml.
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| Large trucks, manufacturers using lead,
fuel sellers, fuel storage | |
There are various taxes and permits that apply to you which are administered
by the Board of Equalization.
Any business involved in disposing of hazardous waste must pay
Hazardous Substance Tax. Visit
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/envirofee.htm
or call the Board of Equalization at (800) 400-7115.
Large trucks which have 2 axles can haul over 26,000 pounds (or 3 or more axles regardless of
weight) and travel across state borders must get a permit with the Board of Equalization. The cost is minimal.
However, you must keep records of your diesel usage in various locations. Visit
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/spfuel.htm
or call the Board of Equalization at (800) 400-7115.
Manufacturers or distributors of products containing lead (e.g. paint), should contact the
Board of Equalization regarding the payment of a Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention fee. Visit
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/occupleadfee.htm
for more information.
Motor vehicle distributors and brokers, alternative fuels producers and anyone storing
fuels underground are also regulated by the Board of Equalization. Visit
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/spfuel.htm
or call the Board of Equalization at (800)400-7115.
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