California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 720 — Alcoholic beverage control: restaurants and bars: license fees: refund.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application, issuance, and suspension of licenses for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Existing law provides for the issuance of licenses for which various fees, including renewal fees, are charged depending upon the type of license issued. This bill would require, upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department to refund new permanent license fees and license renewal fees for specified license types. The bill would limit the refund to licenses that were active for any period between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021. The bill would authorize a licensee to request a refund in the manner provided by the department and would require the licensee to certify, under penalty of perjury, that they qualify for the refund. The bill would require the department to establish and publish on its internet website the requirements and guidelines for submitting a license fee refund request and the manner of certification, and would exempt these requirements, guidelines and the manner of certification for refunds from the Administrative Procedure Act. By expanding the crime of perjury, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would also make findings and declarations related to a gift of public funds. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nazarian · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Nazarian

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 720 do?
Existing law, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application, issuance, and suspension of licenses for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Existing law provides for the issuance of licenses for which various fees, including renewal fees, are charged depending upon the type of license issued. This bill would require, upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department to refund new permanent license fees and license renewal fees for specified license types. The bill would limit the refund to licenses that were active for any period between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2021. The bill would authorize a licensee to request a refund in the manner provided by the department and would require the licensee to certify, under penalty of perjury, that they qualify for the refund. The bill would require the department to establish and publish on its internet website the requirements and guidelines for submitting a license fee refund request and the manner of certification, and would exempt these requirements, guidelines and the manner of certification for refunds from the Administrative Procedure Act. By expanding the crime of perjury, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would also make findings and declarations related to a gift of public funds. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 720?
AB 720 is sponsored by Nazarian.
What is the current status of AB 720?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 720?
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