Licenses and FeesClub Licenses

Section § 23425

Explanation

This law defines what a 'club' is for certain legal purposes. It includes local branches of American national fraternal organizations, like lodges or chapters, that have been around for at least 20 years, operate in at least 20 states, and have at least 175 local units. It also covers associations that own buildings or facilities used by these local branches, as long as the club members or local unit own all the capital stock.

For the purposes of this article “club” means:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23425(a) Any chapter, aerie, parlor, lodge, or other local unit of an American national fraternal organization which has as the owner, lessee, or occupant thereof operated an establishment for fraternal purposes. An American national fraternal organization as used in this subdivision shall actively operate in not less than 20 states of the Union and have not less than 175 local units in those 20 states, and shall have been in active continuous existence for not less than 20 years.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23425(b) Any hall or building association of a local unit mentioned in subdivision (a), all of the capital stock of which is owned by the local unit or the members thereof, and which operates the clubroom facilities of the local unit.
American national fraternal organization local unit fraternal purposes

Section § 23426

Explanation

This section explains what qualifies as a "club" for the purposes of the law. It includes any golf club that has its own golf course and clubhouse, any swimming and tennis club with a certified swimming pool and at least two tennis courts, or any tennis club with at least five tennis courts, along with necessary facilities and a clubhouse. All these clubs must have members who pay regular monthly dues.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any golf club which owns, maintains, or operates a regular golf links together with a clubhouse thereon; or any swimming and tennis club which maintains a standard AAU swimming pool and not less than two regulation tennis courts, together with the necessary facilities and clubhouse, which has members paying regular monthly dues; or any swimming club which maintains a standard AAU swimming pool and not less than two regulation tennis courts, together with the necessary facilities and clubhouse, or any tennis club which maintains not less than five regulation tennis courts, together with the necessary facilities and clubhouse, and which swimming club or tennis club has members paying regular monthly dues.
golf club golf links clubhouse

Section § 23426.5

Explanation

This law defines what a 'club' means in a specific context. It specifies that a tennis club must have at least four regulation courts, necessary facilities, a clubhouse, regular paying members, and must have been around for at least 45 years. It cannot be part of other types of developments like condominiums or mobile home parks. Additionally, the law states that these clubs cannot discriminate against people based on age or other specific characteristics.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23426.5(a) For purposes of this article, “club” also means any tennis club that maintains not less than four regulation tennis courts, together with the necessary facilities and clubhouse, has members paying regular monthly dues, has been in existence for not less than 45 years, and is not associated with a common interest development as defined in Section 4100 or 6534 of the Civil Code, a community apartment project as defined in Section 11004 of this code, a project consisting of condominiums as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or a mobilehome park as defined in Section 18214 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23426.5(b) It shall be unlawful for any club licensed pursuant to this section to make any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of age or any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51 of the Civil Code.
tennis club regulation tennis courts clubhouse

Section § 23427

Explanation
This law defines a 'club' as any nonprofit yacht club that is part of a national yachting organization with at least 200 member clubs and that has its own facility or clubhouse.
For the purposes of this article “club” also means any yacht club which is a nonprofit organization and is a regular member of a recognized national nonprofit yachting organization having a membership of not less than 200 member yacht clubs, which owns, maintains, or operates a clubhouse.
yacht club nonprofit organization national yachting organization

Section § 23428

Explanation

This law defines what a “club” is for the purposes of this article. It specifies that a club can be a bar association connected to the American Bar Association with at least 1,000 attorney members. These attorneys must be properly licensed to practice in the state, and the club should have existed for over 20 years. Additionally, it must operate or maintain club rooms for its members.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any bar association having an authorized delegate to the American Bar Association and composed entirely of attorneys at law, duly admitted, licensed, and qualified to practice within the state, which has a bona fide membership of more than 1,000 members and has been in existence for a period of more than 20 years, and which owns, leases, operates or maintains, a club room or rooms for its membership.
bar association American Bar Association attorneys

Section § 23428.1

Explanation

This law clarifies that the term "club" includes any county medical association that has over 1,000 doctors as members, has existed for over 20 years, and has maintained a club room for at least three years. The medical association must also be affiliated with the California Medical Association and consist solely of licensed doctors.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any county medical association having an authorized delegate to the California Medical Association and composed entirely of doctors of medicine duly admitted, licensed and qualified to practice medicine and surgery within the State, which has a bona fide membership of more than 1,000 members and has been in existence for a period of more than 20 years and which owns, leases, operates or maintains a club room or rooms for its members, and has operated the club room or rooms for a period of not less than three years.
county medical association California Medical Association doctors of medicine

Section § 23428.10

Explanation

This law explains that the term "club" also includes any group made up entirely of current and former peace officers, as long as they hold regular meetings, collect membership dues, and have a place for the association's activities.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any peace officers association which is composed entirely of active and retired peace officers, which holds regular meetings and has regular dues, and which owns, leases, operates, or maintains an establishment for association purposes.
peace officers association active and retired regular meetings

Section § 23428.11

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as any firemen's association made up entirely of current and former firemen. To qualify, the association must hold regular meetings, collect regular dues, and have a place that they own, lease, operate, or maintain for their activities.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any firemen’s association which is composed entirely of active and retired firemen, which holds regular meetings and has regular dues, and which owns, leases, operates, or maintains an establishment for association purposes.
firemen's association active firemen retired firemen

Section § 23428.12

Explanation

This law defines a "club" as a nonprofit social or religious organization that has been running a clubhouse for at least eight years. The club must charge members annual dues of at least $25.

For purposes of this article “club” also means any nonprofit social and religious club which owns or leases, operates and maintains a club room or rooms for its membership, and has operated the club room or rooms for a period of not less than eight years, and has regular membership dues of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25) per year per member.
nonprofit club social club religious club

Section § 23428.13

Explanation

This law section states that a club operated by an airline at an airport terminal can get a specific type of license. Even though normally certain other laws and limits would apply, they don't for these airport clubs. This makes it easier for them to qualify for a license.

For purposes of this article, “club” also means any club operated by a common carrier by air at an airport terminal. This type of club shall qualify for a license under this article notwithstanding the provisions of Section 23037. The provisions of Sections 23399, 23434, and 23435 and the numerical limitation of Section 23430 shall not apply to this type of club.
airport terminal club airline club license common carrier by air

Section § 23428.14

Explanation

This law explains that a 'club' includes any club run by officers of the National Guard or Air National Guard, which has a clubroom for its members. If these clubs get a special license, they are allowed to sell and serve alcohol, but only to their real members and guests inside the licensed area.

For purposes of this article, “club” also means any club operated by commissioned or noncommissioned officers of the National Guard or Air National Guard which owns or leases, operates and maintains a clubroom or rooms for its membership. Such a club, if issued a club license pursuant to Section 23430, may sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption within the licensed establishment only to bona fide members of the club and their bona fide guests.
National Guard club Air National Guard club club license

Section § 23428.15

Explanation

This law defines a "club" for legal purposes to include any American Citizens Club parlor that was in operation when this law took effect. To qualify, the club must own, lease, or occupy the space and use it for fraternal activities, where they can sell alcoholic drinks only to members who have paid their dues.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any parlor of the American Citizens Club in existence on the effective date of this chapter which the club has as the owner, lessee, or occupant thereof operated as an establishment for fraternal purposes and in which alcoholic beverages are sold only to members of the club whose membership dues in the club have been paid.
American Citizens Club fraternal purposes alcohol sales

Section § 23428.16

Explanation

This section defines a "club" as a nonprofit social luncheon club made up of professional men and businessmen, both active and retired. The club must hold regular meetings, charge annual membership dues over $200, and provide regular meals to its members and their guests.

For purposes of this article, “club” also means any nonprofit social luncheon club which is composed entirely of active and retired professional men and businessmen, which holds regular meetings and has regular annual membership dues in excess of two hundred dollars ($200), which owns, leases, operates or maintains such establishment for the serving of regular meals to its members and their guests.
nonprofit social luncheon club professional men businessmen

Section § 23428.17

Explanation

This law section specifies that a 'club' includes branches of the American GI Forum that maintain club rooms for their members. If such a club has a specific club license, it can sell and serve alcohol only to its genuine members and their actual guests within their licensed club space.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any department or local forum of the American GI Forum of the U.S. which owns or leases, operates and maintains a club room or rooms for its membership. Such a club, if issued a club license pursuant to Section 23430, may sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption within the licensed establishment only to bona fide members of the club and their bona fide guests.
American GI Forum club definition club license

Section § 23428.18

Explanation

This section defines a 'club' as a labor council chartered by a national labor organization that has affiliates in every state. It must have at least 20 separate affiliate labor organizations and a total membership of at least 7,000 people. The club must also own or lease a building of at least 3,000 square feet for use in social activities. Importantly, any such labor council must not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, or other similar attributes to receive a license.

For purposes of this article, “club” also means any labor council which is chartered by a national labor organization having affiliates in each state of the United States, consists of delegates from not less than 20 separately chartered affiliated labor organizations, as defined by the National Labor Relations Act, the combined membership of which is not less than 7,000 persons, and owns or leases a building of not less than 3,000 square feet which is used by the delegates, or members of affiliated labor organizations, or both, for their social activities. No labor council which makes any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of such person’s age, sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, or national origin shall be licensed pursuant to this section.
labor council national labor organization affiliates chartered labor organizations

Section § 23428.19

Explanation

This law defines a "club" as a private group organized for playing handball or racquetball, with at least four standard-size courts and members who pay monthly dues. It also makes it illegal for these clubs to discriminate against anyone based on characteristics like race, gender, religion, or any other trait protected by certain sections of the Civil Code.

For purposes of this article, “club” also means any private club organized to play handball or racquetball, which owns, maintains, or operates a building containing not less than four regulation-size handball or racquetball courts, which has members, and the members each pay regular monthly dues. As used in this section, a “regulation-size handball or racquetball court” is a court meeting the standards for regulation courts as are promulgated by the United States Handball Association or an equivalent organization.
It shall be unlawful for any club licensed pursuant to this section to make any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51 of the Civil Code.
private club handball racquetball

Section § 23428.2

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as a rod and gun club that is a nonprofit, part of a recognized national association, has over 100 active, dues-paying members, and has managed a clubhouse for at least three years.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any rod and gun club which is a nonprofit organization belonging to a recognized national association of rod or gun clubs, and which has more than 100 bona fide regular members, each of whom is required to pay regular membership dues of not less than five dollars ($5) each year, and which owns, maintains, or operates a clubhouse and has continuously operated a clubhouse for not less than three years.
rod and gun club nonprofit organization national association

Section § 23428.20

Explanation

This section defines what qualifies as a 'club' under certain California laws. It includes nonprofit corporations that have been around for at least nine years and have a large membership of condominium owners or members in stock cooperatives, as well as homeowners’ associations with specific qualifications like offering daily meals and having older members. Clubs defined by this section are exempt from some limitations of other laws. Additionally, they cannot deny membership or services based on certain discriminatory factors like race or gender, except that specific rules related to housing for seniors are preserved.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.20(a) For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any bona fide nonprofit corporation that has been in existence for not less than nine years, has more than 8,500 memberships issued and outstanding to owners of condominiums and owners of memberships in stock cooperatives, and owns, leases, operates, or maintains recreational facilities for its members.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.20(b) For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any bona fide nonprofit corporation that was formed as a condominium homeowners’ association, has at least 250 members, has served daily meals to its members and guests for a period of not less than 12 years, owns or leases, operates, and maintains a clubroom or rooms for its membership, has an annual fee of not less than nine hundred dollars ($900) per year per member, and has as a condition of membership that one member of each household be at least 54 years of age.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.20(c) Section 23399 and the numerical limitation of Section 23430 shall not apply to a club defined in this section.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.20(d) No license shall be issued pursuant to this section to any club that withholds membership or denies facilities or services to any person on account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code.
(e)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.20(e) Notwithstanding subdivision (d), with respect to familial status, subdivision (d) shall not be construed to apply to housing for older persons, as defined in Section 12955.9 of the Government Code. With respect to familial status, nothing in subdivision (d) shall be construed to affect Sections 51.2, 51.3, 51.4, 51.10, 51.11, and 799.5 of the Civil Code, relating to housing for senior citizens. Subdivision (d) of Section 51, Section 4760, and Section 6714 of the Civil Code, and subdivisions (n), (o), and (p) of Section 12955 of the Government Code shall apply to subdivision (d).
nonprofit corporation homeowners' association condominium owners

Section § 23428.21

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' in the context of a local dental society with at least 250 dentist members in California. Such a society must have existed for over 20 years and maintained a club room for over three years. To issue a license, the club must not restrict membership or discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, or age in using its facilities.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any local dental society having an authorized delegate to the California Dental Association and composed entirely of dentists duly admitted, licensed and qualified to practice dentistry within the state, which has at least 250 members and has been in existence for a period of more than 20 years and which owns, leases, operates or maintains a club room or rooms for its members, and has operated the club room or rooms for a period of not less than three years.
No license shall be issued pursuant to this section to any club which restricts membership or in any other way discriminates against any person in the use of any of its facilities, on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, or age.
dental society California Dental Association dentist membership

Section § 23428.22

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as a nonprofit group focused on promoting cultural connections between people from another country and the U.S., with over 10,000 dues-paying members. Such clubs can get a special license to serve alcohol to members and their guests at their location. However, clubs that discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, or sex cannot receive this license.

For purposes of this article, “club” also means any nonprofit corporation whose principal purpose is to promote cultural ties and understanding between citizens of a foreign country or commonwealth and citizens of the United States, which has a bona fide membership of more than 10,000 members each of whom pay regular membership dues, which owns, leases, operates or maintains an establishment for fraternal purposes. Such a club, if issued a license pursuant to Section 23430, may sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption within the licensed establishment only to bona fide members of the club and their bona fide guests.
No license shall be issued pursuant to this section to any club which restricts membership or the use of any of its facilities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or sex.
nonprofit corporation cultural ties fraternal purposes

Section § 23428.23

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' to include letter carriers' groups that are part of a national labor organization, have at least 1,500 members, and own or lease a large building for social activities. These clubs must not discriminate based on age, sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, or national origin and cannot sell alcohol to be taken off the premises.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any letter carriers local which is chartered by a national labor organization having affiliates in each state of the United States, which consists of not less than 1,500 members as defined by the National Labor Relations Act, and which owns or leases a building of not less than 5,000 square feet that is used by the members, or by the members of other labor organizations, or both, for their social activities. No letter carriers local which makes any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of such person’s age, sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, or national origin shall be licensed pursuant to this section. No club licensed under this section shall engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption outside of the licensed premises.
letter carriers local national labor organization 5

Section § 23428.24

Explanation

This law defines a "club" as a genuine nonprofit social organization with more than 350 members, operating for over five years to promote social relations and pride in the members' national origins. Such clubs must not discriminate against anyone based on color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any bona fide nonprofit social organization which has more than 350 members and which has as the owner, lessee, or occupant thereof operated an establishment for its members and which has been in existence for more than five years and whose purpose is to foster and develop social relations among its members and to foster pride in the national origin of its members by promoting appreciation of such national origin and its contribution to the American social order.
It shall be unlawful for any club licensed pursuant to this section to make any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of such person’s color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.
nonprofit social organization 350 members five years

Section § 23428.25

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as any Hidalgo Society focused on improving education and social conditions, reducing neighborhood tension, alleviating welfare burdens, and fighting discrimination and prejudice. Such clubs must be located in a specific county, have dues-paying members, and maintain club rooms. These clubs are not allowed to discriminate against anyone based on color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any Hidalgo Society the purpose of which is to operate for the advancement of education for the improvement of social and economic conditions, to help lessen neighborhood tension, lessen the burden on welfare systems, to help eliminate prejudice and discrimination and for other charitable causes that might be present in the community. Such a group shall be located in a county of the 32nd class, have members who pay dues, and shall own, lease, or maintain a club room or rooms for its membership.
It shall be unlawful for any club licensed pursuant to this section to make any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of such person’s color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.
Hidalgo Society advancement of education social and economic conditions

Section § 23428.26

Explanation

This law defines a “club” as any nonprofit property owners’ association with at least 2,500 members that has been around for at least five years by October 1, 1975, and does volunteer work for its community. It also makes it illegal for these clubs, if they have a license under this section, to discriminate against anyone because of their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.

For the purposes of this article, “ club” also means any nonprofit property owners’ association having at least 2,500 members. Such an association must have been in existence for at least five years as of October 1, 1975, and must engage in some volunteer action for the community of which it is a part.
It shall be unlawful for any club licensed pursuant to this section to make any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of such person’s color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.
nonprofit property owners' association 2 500 members

Section § 23428.27

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as an association of active and retired law enforcement officers that meets regularly and charges dues, located in certain counties. It also states that a club cannot get a license if it discriminates in membership or facilities based on color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any peace officers’ and employees’ association which is composed entirely of active and retired peace officers and employees of a law enforcement agency which holds regular meetings, is located in a county of the first class, and the members of which pay regular dues.
No license shall be issued pursuant to this section to any club which restricts membership or in any other way discriminates against any person in the use of any of its facilities because of that person’s color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.
peace officers association law enforcement employees discrimination

Section § 23428.28

Explanation

This law defines a "club" to include beach and athletic clubs with AAU swimming pools, necessary facilities, and clubhouses. These clubs must have at least 500 members who pay regular monthly dues and have operated for at least a year. It also states that these clubs can't get a license if they restrict membership or facility use based on age or other characteristics listed in certain parts of the Civil Code.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any beach and athletic club that owns, maintains, or operates a standard Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) swimming pool together with the necessary facilities and clubhouse, has a minimum of 500 members paying regular monthly dues, and has continuously operated for not less than one year.
No license shall be issued to any beach and athletic club qualifying as a club pursuant to this section if the beach and athletic club in any manner restricts membership or the use of its facilities on the basis of age or any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51 of the Civil Code.
beach club athletic club AAU swimming pool

Section § 23428.29

Explanation

This section defines a "club" to include nonprofit organizations created to support veterans with a meeting space and resources. These organizations must cater to at least six veteran groups that have been officially recognized by the U.S. Congress for patriotic purposes and have been active for at least a year. All members of these veteran groups are considered members of the nonprofit, whether or not they pay dues. The nonprofit must keep documentation proving these veteran groups meet the outlined criteria and provide it when requested. Clubs licensed under this section cannot discriminate based on color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.29(a) For the purpose of this article, “club” also means a nonprofit umbrella organization established to provide a central meeting location, resources, and services specifically for veterans, including those on active duty, and that owns or leases, operates, and maintains a facility for these purposes. The nonprofit umbrella organization shall serve at least six veteran organizations, composed solely of veterans, that have been chartered by the Congress of the United States for patriotic, fraternal, or benevolent purposes and which post, chapter, camp, or other local unit has operated as such for not less than one year.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.29(b) For purposes of this section, members of the veteran organizations served by the nonprofit umbrella organization shall be deemed to be members of the nonprofit umbrella organization regardless of whether they are charged separate dues to hold that membership.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.29(c) The nonprofit umbrella organization shall obtain documentation from the veteran organizations it serves as may be necessary to establish that those veteran organizations meet the requirements of this section. The documentation shall be provided to the department upon demand.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 23428.29(d) It shall be unlawful for any club licensed pursuant to this section to make any discrimination, distinction, or restriction against any person on account of the person’s color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age.
veteran organizations nonprofit umbrella organization central meeting location

Section § 23428.4

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as a nonprofit social club with at least 100 members who are mobilehome owners living in a private mobilehome park. These members must have been part of the social club using a dedicated clubhouse for at least a year.

For the purpose of this article, “club” also means any nonprofit social club with at least 100 members, which members are mobilehome owners within a private mobilehome park and have participated as social club members with a designated clubhouse for not less than one year.
nonprofit social club mobilehome owners private mobilehome park

Section § 23428.5

Explanation

This law defines a "club" to include nonprofit press clubs that have genuine membership, operate facilities, and can trade privileges with similar groups in at least 12 states. However, these press clubs cannot get a certain type of license if they discriminate against members based on race, religion, national origin, or sex.

For the purpose of this article “club” also means any press club which is a nonprofit organization and whose members are entitled to exchange privileges with similar organizations in at least 12 other states, and which has a bona fide membership and which owns, leases, and operates or maintains a clubhouse or clubroom or any nonprofit incorporated press club having a membership and which owns, or leases, and operates, a club room or rooms for its members.
No license shall be issued to any press club qualifying as a club pursuant to this section if the press club in any manner restricts membership or the use of its facilities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or sex.
press club nonprofit organization membership exchange

Section § 23428.6

Explanation

This section defines a 'club' as a group of livestock or livestock-related businesspeople who have formed a nonprofit corporation in California for social purposes only. The club is required to have its own space, like a club room, and it can sell and serve alcoholic drinks, but only to its genuine members and their actual guests.

For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any association of livestock, or livestock-allied businessmen, joined together as a nonprofit corporation, registered as such in the State of California. The organization of the group shall be for the sole purpose of social activity.
Such a group shall own, lease, or maintain a club room or rooms for its membership. Such a club may sell and serve alcoholic beverages only to its bona fide members and their bona fide guests.
livestock association nonprofit corporation social activity

Section § 23428.7

Explanation

This section defines a 'club' as a legitimate nonprofit organization that is specifically a horse riding club. To qualify, it must be part of a statewide group and have a location with riding facilities and a clubhouse.

For the purposes of this article “club” also means any bona fide nonprofit corporation, which is a bona fide horse riding club, which is a member of a statewide organization or association, which owns, maintains, or operates premises upon which a regular riding club together with a clubhouse is maintained.
bona fide nonprofit corporation horse riding club statewide organization

Section § 23428.8

Explanation
This law clarifies that a 'club' in this context includes any parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West, as long as it is used for fraternal activities, regardless of whether they own, lease, or occupy the space.
For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West which has as the owner, lessee or occupant thereof operated an establishment for fraternal purposes.
Native Sons of the Golden West fraternal purposes parlor

Section § 23428.9

Explanation

This law defines a 'club' as a nonprofit social organization that serves daily meals to its members and guests. To qualify, the club must have had a club room for at least two years and charge each member at least $50 in annual dues.

For the purpose of this article “club” also means any nonprofit social club which serves daily meals to its members and guests, owns or leases, operates and maintains a club room or rooms for its membership and has operated the club room or rooms for a period of not less than two years and has regular membership dues of not less than fifty dollars ($50) per year per member.
nonprofit social club membership dues daily meals

Section § 23429

Explanation

This section defines a club as a genuine organization as described in the California Constitution.

A club as defined in this article is a bona fide club within the meaning of Section 22 of Article XX of the Constitution.
bona fide club Constitution Article XX Section 22 club definition

Section § 23430

Explanation
The department has the authority to give out one club license to each club that meets the criteria outlined in this article.
The department may issue one club license to any club as defined in this article.
club license department authorization club definition

Section § 23431

Explanation

This law states that clubs with a club license can serve alcoholic drinks like a regular establishment but only to their members and their guests. Club licenses can't be transferred to new owners, and some rules for general licenses don't apply to club licenses.

The holder of a club license may exercise all of the rights and privileges permitted by an on-sale general license but may sell and serve alcoholic beverages for consumption within the licensed establishment only to bona fide members of the club and their bona fide guests. A club license is not transferable from person to person. The provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this division do not apply to the issuance of club licenses.
club license alcoholic beverages bona fide members

Section § 23432

Explanation
If a club has an onsale general license given to it before April 1, 1947, and then transfers this license to someone else, it cannot apply for a new club license for at least a year after the transfer.
Any club which holds an onsale general license which was originally issued to it prior to April 1, 1947, and which transfers its onsale general license to another person shall not be eligible to apply for a club license for a period of at least one year following the date of the transfer of its onsale general license.
onsale general license club license license transfer

Section § 23433

Explanation

If a golf club in California has been around for at least 60 years, has more than 400 real members, and includes a regular golf course with a clubhouse, it can get a special license to sell alcohol. This license lets them sell alcoholic drinks to their members and their guests, but not for anyone to resell. The club can't transfer this license to someone else, and they'll pay the same fee as other specific retail licenses. Some usual rules for getting these licenses don't apply to this special one.

The department may issue an off-sale license to any golf club which has more than 400 bona fide members, which owns, maintains, or operates a regular golf links together with a clubhouse thereon, and which has operated the establishment for not less than 60 years, which license authorizes the sale, to consumers only and not for resale, of alcoholic beverages which an off-sale general licensee may sell, but only to bona fide members of the club and their bona fide guests. A license issued to a golf club pursuant to this section is not transferable. The provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this division do not apply to the issuance of a license pursuant to this section. The application fee for a license issued pursuant to this section shall be the same as the fee for a retail package off-sale general license as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) Section 23320.
off-sale license golf club bona fide members

Section § 23433.5

Explanation

This law clarifies that a 'club' includes nonprofit lawn bowls clubs. However, these clubs cannot get a license if they discriminate against individuals by restricting membership or using their facilities based on age or any characteristics defined in Section 51 of the Civil Code, like race or gender.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23433.5(a) For the purposes of this article, “club” also means any nonprofit lawn bowls club.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23433.5(b) No license shall be issued to any nonprofit lawn bowls club qualifying as a club pursuant to this section if the nonprofit lawn bowls club in any manner restricts membership or the use of its facilities on the basis of age or any characteristic listed or defined in subdivision (b) or (e) of Section 51 of the Civil Code.
nonprofit lawn bowls club membership restriction facility use

Section § 23434

Explanation

This section of the law states that from the effective date onward, new club licenses can only be issued to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, for a nonprofit to receive a club license under any new law after this date, it must engage in some form of community volunteer work.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23434(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, on and after the effective date of this section, no new club license shall be issued to any club which is not a nonprofit organization.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23434(b) On and after the effective date of this section, no club license shall be issued to a nonprofit corporation pursuant to a law enacted after the effective date of this section unless the nonprofit corporation engages in at least some volunteer action for the community of which it is a part.
club license nonprofit organization volunteer action

Section § 23435

Explanation

This law states that after January 1, 1980, any new club licenses can only be issued to clubs, organizations, or associations that have at least 100 members and have been around for at least one year.

On and after January 1, 1980, no new club license shall be issued for any club, organization, or association which does not have at least 100 members and which has not been in existence for at least one year.
club license 100 members association requirements

Section § 23437

Explanation

If you have a club license in California, you can't sell alcohol for customers to take off the premises.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, no club license issued under this article shall entitle the holder to any off-sale privileges.
club license off-sale privileges alcohol sales

Section § 23438

Explanation

If an alcoholic beverage club limits membership based on certain characteristics, it must include a statement on receipts that such expenses cannot be deducted from state income or franchise taxes. This applies to expenses used for tax deductions related to club expenses, but not to club licenses under Section 23425.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 23438(a) Any alcoholic beverage club licensee which restricts membership or the use of its services or facilities on the basis of ancestry or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code, except for genetic information, shall, when issuing a receipt for expenses which may otherwise be used by taxpayers for deduction purposes pursuant to Section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, for purposes of the Personal Income Tax Law, or Section 24343 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, for purposes of the Bank and Corporation Tax Law, incorporate a printed statement on the receipt as follows:
“The expenditures covered by this receipt are nondeductible for state income tax purposes or franchise tax purposes.”
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 23438(b) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 23438(b)(1) “Expenses” means expenses, as defined in Section 17269 or 24343.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 23438(b)(2)  “Club” means a club holding an alcoholic beverage license pursuant to the provisions of this division, except a club holding an alcoholic beverage license pursuant to Section 23425.
alcoholic beverage club membership restriction tax deduction