California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 9 — Alcoholic BeveragesChapter 7 — Suspension and Revocation of LicensesSection 24200.5

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24200, the department shall revoke a license upon any of the following grounds:

(a) If a retail licensee has knowingly permitted the illegal sale, or negotiations for the sales, of controlled substances or dangerous drugs upon his or her licensed premises. Successive sales, or negotiations for sales, over any continuous period of time shall be deemed evidence of permission. As used in this section, “controlled substances” shall have the same meaning as is given that term in Article 1 (commencing with Section 11000) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, and “dangerous drugs” shall have the same meaning as is given that term in Article 2 (commencing with Section 4015) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of this code.

(b) If the licensee has employed or permitted any persons to solicit or encourage others, directly or indirectly, to buy them drinks in the licensed premises under any commission, percentage, salary, or other profit-sharing plan, scheme, or conspiracy.

Notes

Requires the department to revoke a license if a retail licensee knowingly permits illegal sales or negotiations for controlled substances or dangerous drugs on the premises, with successive transactions treated as evidence of permission. Also requires revocation when the licensee employs or permits persons to solicit or encourage drink purchases under a commission, percentage, salary, or other profit-sharing arrangement.

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