California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 9 — Alcoholic BeveragesChapter 5 — Restrictions on Issuance of LicensesArticle 1 — In GeneralSection 23789
(a) The department is specifically authorized to refuse the issuance, other than renewal or ownership transfer, of any retail license for premises located within the immediate vicinity of churches and hospitals.
(b) The department is specifically authorized to refuse the issuance, other than renewal or ownership transfer, of any retail license for premises located within at least 600 feet of schools and public playgrounds or nonprofit youth facilities, including, but not limited to, facilities serving Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Campfire Girls. This distance shall be measured pursuant to rules of the department.
Notes
Allows the department to refuse issuance of a retail license, other than a renewal or ownership transfer, for premises in the immediate vicinity of churches or hospitals. Also allows refusal for premises within at least 600 feet of schools, public playgrounds, or nonprofit youth facilities, with distance measured under department rules.
Use as reference
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