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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about protesting an ABC license application.

30 days after mailing notices or 30 days after notice is posted on premises, which ever is later. The 30 day window is open and starts the next day to allow the public as much time as possible for a full 30 days to occur.

A copy of all valid and verified protests (Form ABC-510-A) and Protestant’s/Complainant’s Declaration (Form ABC-128) will be provided to the applicant as part of the licensing process. All protests submitted to the ABC are public records and open to inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code section 6254 et seq.).

You can contact the district office mentioned on the notice or mailing, or contact your local ABC district office for assistance.

Person to person transfers of an existing license cannot be protested by the public, all applicants go through a background check to ensure they are qualified to transfer the license.

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