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Never the twain shall meet? – alcoholic beverages and cannabis topic of new law

Posted on October 31, 2018 by William Adams

A new law in California prohibits the sale or manufacture of beverages that mix cannabis (aka marijuana, weed, pot, etc.) and “cannabis products” with alcohol.  Assembly Bill No. 2914 was signed into law by Gov. Brown on Sept. 27, 2018.  It … Continue reading →

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California brewery license types

Posted on April 19, 2018 by William Adams

There are four basic brewery licenses in California.   The descriptions of brewery license types below are straight from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). 

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Does Selling Growlers Leave Customers Susceptible to Open Container Violation?

Posted on March 15, 2018 by William Adams

Growlers:  Branding them can make for great marketing.  Holding events around them can develop a loyal customer base.  For smaller breweries, they can be the only cost-effective way to allow your established customers to share your drink with others.  These … Continue reading →

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Brewery & Distillery Law Powerpoint

Posted on February 7, 2017 by William Adams

These slides are from a Powerpoint presentation I gave on two topics (regulations and contracts) at an NBI conference on brewery and distillery law.  Without the oral presentation, these slides are useful more for the purpose of spotting issues.  If … Continue reading →

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Free Wine or Beer at Your Barber Shop or Beauty Salon?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by William Adams

California Assembly Bill 1322 would allow one complimentary 12 oz. beer or 6 oz. wine to be provided customers of beauty salons, barber shops, and similar businesses (e.g., nail salons, day spas, etc).

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What does it mean to be ‘grandfathered’?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by William Adams

  One of the terms often used when it comes to land uses is “grandfathered.”  Generally speaking, the term refers to something  that would now be forbidden or illegal as a new use or activity but is allowed because the … Continue reading →

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