The Best Way to Increase the Chances of a Successful Outcome is Hiring an Attorney
For many, getting a permit to sell alcoholic beverages in San Diego (aka a liquor license) can be an uphill battle. Having a San Diego attorney by your side to fight for your rights and guide you through the process is often necessary to assure a successful outcome.
Elia Law Firm, APC has represented a variety of San Diego businesses that have applied and obtained or transferred an alcoholic beverage control license issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) . Businesses we’ve helped obtain ABC licenses include bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and gas stations. The types of licenses we’ve assisted clients obtain or transfer include type 20 off sale beer and wine license, type 21 off sale general liquor license, type 41 on-sale beer and wine, type 47 on-sale general, and other types.
As a busy business owner in San Diego, you may not have the time or the expertise to deal with the ABC to obtain or transfer your ABC license for your business. Dealing with the ABC can be a laborious task which may take several months before you obtain or transfer an ABC license. Elia Law Firm, APC can do the work for you so you are free to run your business. We also help break through roadblocks to increase your chances of success.
If the ABC application is not filled out correctly, it may be rejected or denied. Don’t waste time. We’ll make sure it’s down right, right from the start.
Some benefits you receive when you hire our law firm to assist you in obtaining or transferring your liquor license in San Diego:
In addition to being a licensed attorney, Steven A. Elia and Holly Semaan are also Notary Publics which allows them to notarize your ABC application at their office which means that you don’t ever have to step into an ABC district office or deal with any ABC personnel. Our San Diego business law firm can handle all aspects of the ABC application or transfer process.
A typical ABC application could be 15-25 pages long and may require specific detailed information about the applicant. In most ABC applications, additional documentation about the business may be required. If the ABC application is not filled out correctly, it may be rejected or denied. Our firm has handled many ABC applications throughout the years and has the necessary expertise to assist you in obtaining or transferring your alcoholic beverage control license.
We provide convenience, guidance and assurance that your ABC application or transfer will be completed correctly.
You meet one on one with one of our business attorneys who advises you about your particular situation.
ABC liquor license types for San Diego businesses
Temporary Liquor Licenses
ABC License Code
Description of License
30
Temporary Retail Permit (Only in conjunction with a Person to Person transfer)
Non-Profit Temporary Liquor Licenses
ABC License Code
Description of License
31
Special Daily License (Temporary Beer or Wine)
32
Daily Beer
33
Daily Wine
34
Daily Beer and Wine
37
Daily On-Sale General
Off-Sale Liquor Licenses
ABC License Code
Description of License
20
Off-Sale Beer and Wine
21
Off-Sale General
On-Sale Liquor Licenses
ABC License Code
Description of License
40
On-Sale Beer
41
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Bona Fide Public Eating Place
42
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Public Premises
43
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Train
44
On-Sale Beer for Fishing Party Boat
45
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Boat
46
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Airplane
47
On-Sale General for Bona Fide Public Eating Place
48
On-Sale General for Public Premises
49
On-Sale General for Seasonal Business
50
On-Sale General for Club
51
Club
52
Veterans’ Club
53
On-Sale General for Train
54
On-Sale General for Boat
55
On-Sale General for Airplane
56
On-Sale General for Vessel of more than 1,000 tons burden
57
Special On-Sale General
58
Caterer’s Permit
59
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Seasonal Business
60
On-Sale Beer for Seasonal Business
61
On-Sale Beer for Public Premises
62
On-Sale General Bona Fide Public Eating Place Intermittent Dockside Vessel
63
On-Sale Beer and Wine for Hospital
64
Special On-Sale General Theatre
65
Special On-Sale Beer and Wine, Symphony
66
Controlled Access Cabinet Permit
67
Bed and Breakfast Inn
68
Portable Bar
69
Special On-Sale Beer & Wine Theater
70
On-Sale General Restrictive Service
75
On-Sale General Brew-Pub
76
On-Sale General Maritime Museum Association
77
Event Permit
78
On Sale General Wine, Food and Art Cultural Museum
If your business is seeking to serve alcoholic beverages and need to obtain or transfer a liquor license, hire one of our attorneys here at Elia Law Firm in San Diego. We’ll cut through the hype and then meet you for a glass of wine or beer at your establishment when the time comes.
Call (619) 444-2244 today or submit the form on this page to request an appointment with an attorney.
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