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Alcohol Laws in California
- Must be 21 to drink alcohol
- Drinking and driving is illegal
- Blood alcohol limit for drivers is .08%
- Employees serving alcohol need certification
- Home brewing wine and beer is legal
- Distilling liquor is prohibited
- Selling homemade alcohol requires a license
- Restrictions on selling alcohol by businesses
- Drinking laws for individuals under 21
- Enforcement and penalties for violations
Know the Laws Before Drinking
- Understanding California alcohol regulations
- Enforcing distribution and sales laws
- Avoiding drinking and driving
- Staying sober behind the wheel
Home Distilling Legality
- New Zealand: legalized home distilling
- Some European countries tolerant of personal distilling
- Home distilling illegal in the USA
- Legal risks associated with distillation