California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 9 — Alcoholic BeveragesChapter 5 — Restrictions on Issuance of LicensesArticle 2 — Limitation on Number of Licensed PremisesSection 23817.8

(a) Notwithstanding Section 23817.5, the department may approve an application for an off-sale beer and wine license by a licensed beer and wine wholesaler, even though the applicant premises will be located in an area having an undue concentration of off-sale beer and wine licenses, as provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 23958.4, provided each of the following conditions are met:

(1) The off-sale beer and wine license shall be held at the same location as the beer and wine wholesaler license.

(2) The off-sale beer and wine license shall be restricted to sales solicited and accepted by direct mail, telephone, or on-line computer. The off-sale beer and wine license shall not be used for operations conducted from a retail store open to the public.

(b) The department may impose reasonable conditions on a licensee as may be needed in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare regarding signing, training for responsible beverage sales, hours, and mode of sale.