Sale or Service of Alcoholic Beverages
The Forty-Niner Shops and the California State University, Long Beach is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable venue for public, cultural, educational, entertainment, athletic, and social events. The purpose of this guideline is to further the commitment by setting forth policies and procedures to ensure alcoholic beverages are sold or served only in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
The following events shall adhere to this guideline:
- Student Sponsored Event
- University Sponsored Event – On Campus
- Third Party Event with Facility Rental
- University Intercollegiate Athletics Event in University Owner/Operated Facilities
- University Sponsored Event – Off Campus
Events/Activities as outlined in #1-4 above will require approval through the Forty-Niner Shops Alcohol Beverage Clearance Form.
Events/Activities as outlined in #5 above or all other events/activities not specifically addressed will require University Sponsored Events Held Off Campus Alcohol Approval Request Form. Please see the approval request form in Procedures.
The sale and service of alcoholic beverages must be conducted in accordance with all local and state laws, including the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and any regulations under the auspices of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The consumption of alcoholic beverages at ABC licensed locations does not require additional approval. Consumption outside of these licensed campus facilities requires approval through the Alcohol Beverage Clearance Form approval process. The Alcohol Sale and Service Policy is located on the Forty-Niner Shops website.
Please contact Cyndi Farrington at the Forty-Niner Shops, Inc. if you have any questions.
For events/activities as outlined in #1-4 above, the procedures for the Sale or Service of Alcoholic Beverages (PDF) on the Forty-Niner Shops, Inc. website.
For events/activities as outlined in #5 above or all other events/activities not specifically addressed on this guideline will require University Sponsored Events Held Off Campus Alcohol Approval Request Form and if approved the purchase of insurance will be required. The University Sponsored Events Held Off Campus Alcohol Approval Request Form is located under Forms and Instructions defined below.
Upon completion of the form with a signature from the Requestor and Level 3 approver, forward to Risk Management for review and final approval from DAF Administration.
If your event involves fundraising, follow the CSULB 49er Foundation Business Unit Policies and Guidelines (LB49R), Section VI. Fundraising Events. (PDF)
The Alcohol Sale and Service Policy (PDF) is located on the Forty-Niner Shops website
The Procedures for the Sale or Service of Alcoholic Beverages (PDF) for events/activities as outlined in #1-4 above, is located on the Forty-Niner Shops website.
The Alcoholic Beverage Clearance Request Form (PDF) for event/activities as outlined in #1-4 above, is located on the Forty-Niner Shops website.
For events/activities as outlined in #5 above or all other events/activities not specifically addressed on this guideline will require University Sponsored Events Held Off Campus Alcohol Approval Request Form (PDF).
| Subject | Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Content | Risk Manager | 562.985.2396 | Jeff.Wood@csulb.edu |
| Subject Matter Expert | Forty-Niner Shops | 562.985.8948 | Cynthia.Farrington@csulb.edu |
Appendices (if any):
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Related Chancellor’s Office Policies:
- Alcohol Sales and Advertising Policy - Executive Order No. 1109
- Hospitality, Payment or Reimbursement of Expenses – Executive Order No. 761 (PDF)
Other Related Information:
Issue Date: January 1, 2001
Last Review Date: August 2018
Amended Date: August 2018
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