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Cal. Business and Professions Code § 23399.5

Cal. Business and Professions Code § 23399.5

California · California Business and Professions Code · Status: effective · Effective 2026-01-01

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Cal. Business and Professions Code § 23399.5, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/780606
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(a) (1) A license or permit is not required for the serving of alcoholic beverages in a limousine by any person operating a limousine service regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, provided there is no extra charge or fee for the alcoholic beverages. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, there is no extra charge or fee for the alcoholic beverages when the fee charged for the limousine service is the same regardless of whether alcoholic beverages are served. (b) (1) A license or permit is not required for the serving of alcoholic beverages as part of a hot air balloon ride service, provided there is no extra charge or fee for the alcoholic beverages. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, there is no extra charge or fee for the alcoholic beverages when the fee charged for the hot air balloon ride service is the same regardless of whether alcoholic beverages are served. (c) A license or permit is not required for the serving of wine or beer as part of any service provided by an establishment that is subject to regulation by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology under the Barbering and Cosmetology Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 7301) of Division 3) if the following requirements are met: (1) There is no extra charge or fee for the beer or wine. For purposes of this paragraph, there is no extra charge or fee for the beer or wine if the fee charged for the service is the same regardless of whether beer or wine is served. (2) The license of the establishment providing the service is in good standing with the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. (3) No more than 12 ounces of beer or 6 ounces of wine by the glass is offered to a client. (4) The beer or wine is provided only during business hours and in no case later than 10 p.m. (5) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to limit the authority of a city or city and county to restrict or limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages, as described in this subdivision, pursuant to Section 23791. (d) A license or permit is not required for the serving of alcoholic beverages as part of the curriculum of an apprenticeship program for bartending or mixology, provided all of the following requirements are met: (1) The apprenticeship program is approved by the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards pursuant to Section 3075 of the Labor Code. (2) Students enrolled in the apprenticeship program are 21 years of age or older. (3) The apprenticeship program adopts a policy that the students may taste, but may not consume, the alcoholic beverages served. (4) There is no extra charge or fee for the alcoholic beverages served.