Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I live in California in a rural part of SLO county. I am planning a private get together/fundraiser at my home. I will be serving alcohol and there will be a band playing for approx. 2 hours in the early afternoon. When I was advising my neighbors of the upcoming event I had one tell me that if there is a band present and alcohol served I am required by law to have a uniformed security guard present. I have never heard of such an ordinance, does one exist? After researching on my own and coming up empty handed, I was wondering if you could offer any advice.

Thank you for any help in this matter.


Asked on 9/14/10, 11:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

If you are in the unincorporated area, check with the office of the county attorney and the sheriff. You might also want to confer with your homeowner's insurance agent. Finally, be sure you are not in a position of selling the alcoholic beverages; that would require a license. In my opinion, charging an admission and giving two drink coupons to each paying attendee is the same as selling alcohol. If in doubt, ask a representative of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at its local office at 3220 S Higuera St # 233, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-6988, (805) 543-7183

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Answered on 9/19/10, 1:12 pm


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