California ABC Advisory on Alcohol Delivery Compliance (June 2020)

This document serves as an industry advisory from Compass First, summarizing critical updates from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued in June 2020 concerning alcohol delivery compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic. It details the implementation of emergency regulation Rule 141.1, which authorizes law enforcement to use minor decoys for investigating illegal deliveries to minors away from licensed premises. Licensees are warned that they remain fully responsible for compliance, even when using third-party delivery services, and face potential license suspension or revocation for violations.