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Council approves first reading to allow alcohol consumption in downtown entertainment zone
Summary
The council approved a first reading of an ordinance establishing a downtown entertainment zone under California Senate Bill 969, allowing licensed downtown businesses to sell alcohol for on-street consumption during specified events and times, subject to rules and ABC opt-in.
The Tehachapi City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish a downtown entertainment zone under California Senate Bill 969, allowing brick-and-mortar alcohol licensees within a mapped boundary to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on public sidewalks and streets during specified events and times.
Why it matters: SB 969 authorizes cities to allow licensed establishments to sell alcohol for consumption in defined public areas during designated events if the city defines boundaries, specifies dates and times, notifies law enforcement and enforces public-safety measures. Staff said…
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