Glossary

Useful terms related to alcohol service certification in California.

  • ABC Licensed Premises

    An ABC Licensed Premises is a location where a business owner or entity is authorized to

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  • ABC On-Premises License

    An ABC On-Premises License authorizes a business owner or entity to serve alcoholic beverages to patrons

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  • ABC On-Premises Licensee

    An ABC On-Premises Licensee is a business owner or entity authorized to serve alcoholic beverages to

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  • Alcohol Server

    An Alcohol Server in California, is anyone employed or contracted by an ABC on-premises licensee to

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  • Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)

    ABC (the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) in California provides licensing, education, and enforcement services in

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  • Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)

    RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) is a regulatory framework designed to mitigate alcohol-related harm by teaching hospitality

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  • Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification

    RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Certification is required to serve alcohol in licensed premises in California. Certification

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  • Responsible Beverage Service Training Program (RBSTP)

    The RBSTP (Responsible Beverage Service Training Program) ensures that on-premises alcohol servers and their managers are

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