Regulatory ProvisionsEntertainment Zones

Section § 25690

Explanation

When a city or county creates an entertainment zone where people can have alcoholic drinks, they must do two things. First, they need a way to make sure anyone drinking is at least 21 years old. Second, they must give certain information to the relevant department, including the rules about the zone, its boundaries, when it's open, what types of drinks are allowed, and the approved types of containers that can be used for drinks.

A city, county, or city and county that establishes an entertainment zone shall do both of the following:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(a) Establish a process or procedure by which persons in possession of alcoholic beverages in the entertainment zone may be readily identifiable as being 21 years of age or older.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(b) Upon establishing or modifying the entertainment zone, provide all of the following to the department:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(b)(1) A copy of the ordinance establishing or modifying the entertainment zone.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(b)(2) Information as may be necessary to identify the boundaries of the entertainment zone.
(3)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(b)(3) The days and hours of operation of the entertainment zone.
(4)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(b)(4) The types of alcoholic beverages permitted within the entertainment zone.
(5)CA Business & Professions Code § 25690(b)(5) The approved nonglass and nonmetal containers in which alcoholic beverages may be authorized.
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Section § 25691

Explanation

This law states that any local law or rule about an entertainment district can't allow drinking alcohol during times when selling alcohol is normally not allowed. It also says that people can only drink alcohol in these areas at times when at least one business in the district is legally allowed to sell alcohol to be consumed on-site.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 25691(a) An ordinance establishing or modifying an entertainment zone shall not authorize consumption of alcoholic beverages during the hours in which sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited under Section 25631.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 25691(b) An ordinance establishing or modifying an entertainment zone may only authorize consumption of alcoholic beverages during the hours in which at least one licensee within the boundaries of the entertainment zone is permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
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Section § 25692

Explanation

This law requires that before a city or county creates or changes an entertainment zone, they must consult and get input from local law enforcement about possible health and safety effects and how to address them. The city or county also needs to inform law enforcement about the zone's details, such as its boundaries, operation times, alcoholic drinks allowed, and types of permitted containers. Additionally, every two years, the city or county must review the entertainment zone to ensure it is safe for the public, working alongside local law enforcement. Any findings from these reviews must be shared with the relevant department if requested.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 25692(a) Before enacting an ordinance to establish or modify an entertainment zone, a city, county, or city and county shall notify local law enforcement and request feedback about both of the following:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 25692(a)(1) Potential health and safety impacts that might be generated by the entertainment zone and strategies to mitigate those impacts.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 25692(a)(2) The entertainment zone’s proposed boundaries, days and hours of operation, types of alcoholic beverages permitted, and approved nonglass and nonmetal containers.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 25692(b) A city, county, or city and county that establishes an entertainment zone, or its designated subordinate officer or body, shall review the operation of the entertainment zone every two years following the adoption of the entertainment zone to ensure that the entertainment zone is being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of the general public. This review shall be conducted in consultation with local law enforcement agencies and any reports produced during the review shall be made available to the department upon request.
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