Allows applications for licenses to sell liquor and wine at grocery stores and permits off-premises consumption of liquors and wines at grocery.

This bill amends the alcoholic beverage control law to allow any person to apply for a license to sell liquor and wine at a grocery store. It also permits off-premises consumption of liquors and wines at grocery stores. The bill exempts certain premises, such as schools, churches, and synagogues, from restrictions on the issuance of licenses. It takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Allows applications for licenses to sell liquor and wine at grocery stores and permits off-premises consumption of liquors and wines at grocery.

This bill amends the alcoholic beverage control law to allow any person to apply for a license to sell liquor and wine at a grocery store. It also permits off-premises consumption of liquors and wines at grocery stores. The bill exempts certain premises, such as schools, churches, and synagogues, from restrictions on the issuance of licenses. It takes effect on January 1, 2026.