Title 6 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 6.86 — OFF-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose
6.86.010 - Definitions.¶
The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter.
(Ord. 27626.)
6.86.020 - Alcoholic beverage.¶
"Alcoholic beverage" includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and
which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances, and sale of which require a State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license.
(Ord. 27626.)
6.86.030 - Alcohol Beverage Control Act.¶
The "Alcohol Beverage Control Act" is codified in Division 9 of the California Business and Professions Code Sections 23000 et seq., as may be amended.
(Ord. 27626.)
6.86.040 - Alcoholic beverage sales commercial activity.¶
"Alcoholic beverage sales commercial activity" means the retail sale, for off-premises consumption of alcoholic beverage.
(Ord. 27626.)
6.86.050 - Director.¶
"Director" means the director of the department of planning, building and code enforcement and his or her designee, or such other director designated by the city manager to administer this chapter.
(Ord. 27626.)
6.86.060 - Off-sale alcoholic beverage establishment.¶
"Off-sale alcoholic beverage establishment" includes any business that engages in alcoholic beverage sales commercial activity.
(Ord. 27626.)
6.86.070 - Premises.¶
"Premises" mean the real property on which the alcoholic beverage sales commercial activity is taking place.
(Ord. 27626.)
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