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  1. Q21Under the California RBS Act (AB 1221), which individuals are required to obtain RBS certification?

    • AOnly bartenders at bars with a Type 48 license
    • BOnly servers who work more than 20 hours per week
    • COnly servers who have had a prior ABC violation
    • DAll employees who serve alcohol and their direct supervisors at any ABC-licensed establishment
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. All employees who serve alcohol and their direct supervisors at any ABC-licensed establishment

    AB 1221 requires that any employee who serves alcohol, as well as their supervisors/managers, must complete an ABC-approved RBS training and obtain certification.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  2. Q22Which California Business and Professions Code division primarily governs the regulation of alcoholic beverages in the state?

    • ADivision 12
    • BDivision 9
    • CDivision 3
    • DDivision 6
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    ✓ Correct answer: B. Division 9

    Division 9 of the California Business and Professions Code (starting at §23000) is the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act governing licensing and regulation of alcohol in California.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  3. Q23A Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license permits the licensee to sell:

    • ABeer only, for consumption on or off the premises
    • BAll alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption
    • CBeer, wine, and spirits for consumption on the premises
    • DBeer and wine only, for consumption off the premises
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. Beer and wine only, for consumption off the premises

    A Type 20 license is an off-sale beer and wine license — the holder may sell beer and wine in sealed containers for consumption off the premises only (e.g., a grocery store).

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  4. Q24What is the difference between an 'on-sale' and an 'off-sale' ABC license in California?

    • AOn-sale allows consumption on the premises; off-sale allows packaged sales for consumption elsewhere
    • BOn-sale licenses never expire; off-sale licenses must be renewed annually
    • COn-sale is for restaurants only; off-sale is for bars only
    • DOn-sale licenses are cheaper; off-sale licenses are more expensive
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. On-sale allows consumption on the premises; off-sale allows packaged sales for consumption elsewhere

    On-sale licenses permit alcohol to be consumed on the licensed premises (bars, restaurants). Off-sale licenses allow packaged alcohol sold for consumption elsewhere (liquor stores, grocery stores).

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  5. Q25A California ABC Type 41 license is issued to:

    • ARestaurants that sell beer and wine only
    • BEstablishments selling all types of alcohol for on-premise consumption
    • CBars with no food service
    • DWholesale distributors of wine
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Restaurants that sell beer and wine only

    A Type 41 is an on-sale beer and wine license for a bona fide eating place (restaurant), allowing sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises with meals.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  6. Q26Which of the following acts would be a violation of California's 'hours of sale' law?

    • AAllowing a customer to finish a drink purchased at 1:55 AM after 2:00 AM
    • BSelling a drink at 6:00 AM on the dot
    • CServing alcohol at noon on a Sunday
    • DServing a drink at 1:45 AM
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Allowing a customer to finish a drink purchased at 1:55 AM after 2:00 AM

    Alcohol must stop being sold, served, or given away between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Allowing consumption of alcohol purchased just before 2:00 AM after the cutoff is still a violation.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  7. Q27Under California ABC law, which of the following is a 'prohibited practice' for an on-sale licensee?

    • AOffering happy hour discounts during any two-hour window
    • BHosting live music entertainment
    • CAdvertising unlimited drinks for a fixed price ('all-you-can-drink')
    • DCharging a cover fee at the door
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Advertising unlimited drinks for a fixed price ('all-you-can-drink')

    California law prohibits promoting or selling unlimited drinks for a fixed price ('all-you-can-drink' specials) as it encourages excessive consumption. This is a prohibited practice under ABC regulations.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  8. Q28Which entity has the authority to revoke or suspend a California ABC license?

    • AThe California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
    • BThe California Department of Public Health
    • CThe local city council only
    • DThe California Highway Patrol
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)

    The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is the state agency with sole authority to issue, suspend, and revoke alcohol licenses under the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  9. Q29Under California law, it is unlawful for a licensee to employ a person under what age to sell or serve alcoholic beverages in an on-sale establishment?

    • A19
    • B21
    • C18
    • D20
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. 18

    California law (B&P Code §25663) generally prohibits employing anyone under 18 to sell or serve alcohol in an on-sale establishment, though 18-20 year olds may serve under direct supervision in certain establishments.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

  10. Q30A licensee wishes to add a patio to their licensed premises. What must they do?

    • ANothing — outdoor areas are automatically included in the license
    • BSimply notify the local health department
    • CFile a premises modification application with ABC
    • DObtain a separate Type 99 outdoor license
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. File a premises modification application with ABC

    Any change to the licensed premises, including adding an outdoor patio area, requires prior ABC approval through a premises modification (transfer or administrative) application.

    Topic: California ABC Law & RBS Requirements

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