AB 1991: Paid Alcohol Taste Testing for Market Research, Run by RBS-Certified Staff
Getting paid to sip sounds like a dream job for participants. AB 1991 will let California producers run paid sensory taste tests from 2027, but only with RBS-certified staff, tight limits, and very careful records.
AB 1982 Makes Type 48 Drink Lid and Test Kit Rules Permanent: What Bars Need to Do
The drink lid rule was supposed to expire; now it is permanent. AB 1982 repeals the 2027 sunset for California Type 48 test kits and lids and adds a second approved sign. Here’s your checklist.
AB 2663: California Cocktails to Go Extended Through 2029, With the Same Strict Rules
Cocktails to go just got three more years, but not one new loophole. AB 2663 extends California’s section 23401.5 through 2029 with sealed lids, meal requirements, pickup-only ID checks, and no delivery. Here’s the checklist.
TRACE Investigations in 2026: Three Suspensions and the Lessons for Every Server and Clerk
One sale to someone under 21 can surface months later as a suspension. Three 2026 ABC TRACE cases began at a door, a table, and a register. Here is what servers, clerks, and managers learn.
Kratom and 7-OH Products: Why ABC Licensees Must Keep Them Off the Shelves
That botanical shot by the register could cost you your liquor license. ABC told licensees in January 2026 to remove kratom and 7-OH products immediately. Here is a practical shelf audit and staff training guide.
San Francisco’s Downtown Hospitality Zone Licenses: What Restaurants Need to Know in 2026
Ten full liquor licenses, one downtown zone, and a short filing window ahead. ABC’s August 2026 announcement opens San Francisco special on-sale general licenses to restaurants, with strict transfer limits. Here is how to prepare.
Event Sponsorships and Pay for Play: ABC’s 2026 Warning on Tied-House Advertising Exceptions
Big events bring big sponsorship decks, and some pages are illegal. ABC’s June 2026 advisory says stadium-style advertising exceptions still ban pay for play and require competitors’ products. Here is how event bars stay compliant.
From Server to Manager: Career Steps and RBS Responsibilities in California
Moving from server to manager brings new leadership opportunities and bigger compliance responsibilities too. Learn what California RBS law expects from managers, from staff rosters to the 60 day rule, and how to lead well.
Choosing an RBS Course Format: Comprehension, Accessibility, and What California Requires
Video, text, or classroom? The best California RBS course is the one you understand. Compare formats by comprehension, accessibility, language options, and support, using state requirements and federal accessibility guidance as your practical, everyday checklist.
Staffing Festivals and One-Day Events in California: RBS Rules for Temporary Crews
Festivals and one day events still follow California RBS rules, even with temporary crews. Learn who needs certification, what daily license holders must track, and how to staff a busy festival beer garden truly responsibly.