(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the holder of an on-sale license for a bona fide public eating place that has off-sale privileges, or a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production, may exercise the following rights and privileges subject to the requirements of this section: (1) The licensee may sell the distilled spirits for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption provided the beverages are in manufacturer-prepackaged containers and ordered and picked up by the consumer in compliance with subdivision (b). (2) In addition to the privilege provided by paragraph (1), the licensee may sell the alcoholic beverages, except beer, for off-sale consumption for which their license permits on-sale consumption when the beverages are not in manufacturer prepackaged containers if the following conditions are met: (A) The alcoholic beverages are packaged in a container with a secure lid or cap sealed in a manner designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap by breaking the seal. (B) Wine is sold only in single-serve containers. For purposes of this subparagraph, âsingle-serve containersâ means containers that have a standard of fill between 187 milliliters and 355 milliliters that is authorized for wine under Section 4.72 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (C) Mixed drinks and cocktails sold for off-sale consumption pursuant to the authorization granted by this section shall not exceed four and one-half ounces of distilled spirits. (D) Alcoholic beverages sold pursuant to this paragraph shall be sold in conjunction with a bona fide meal, and shall be limited to two such drinks per bona fide meal. For purposes of this requirement, a âbona fide mealâ shall conform to the guidance issued by the department on July 5, 2020, entitled âWhat is required to be considered a âmealâ?,â available on the departmentâs internet website. (E) The container is clearly and conspicuously labeled or otherwise identified as containing an alcoholic beverage. (F) (i) The following warning sign is posted in a manner that notifies consumers of restrictions regarding open container laws: âAlcoholic beverages that are packaged by this establishment are open containers and shall not be transported in a motor vehicle except in the vehicleâs trunk or, if there is no trunk, the containers shall be kept in some other area of the vehicle that is not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. This does not include a utility compartment or glove compartment (See Vehicle Code Section 23225). Additionally, these beverages shall not be consumed in public or in any other area where open containers are prohibited by law.â (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, âpostâ means to prominently display on the premises, post online, or present in whatever manner is necessary to ensure that the consumer purchasing the beverages to which this section applies is given notice of this warning. (G) The alcoholic beverages are ordered and picked up by the consumer in compliance with subdivision (b). (3) Nothing in this section shall require a licensee to sell alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption whether or not the alcoholic beverage is in a manufacturer-sealed prepackaged container or otherwise. (b) An alcoholic beverage sold pursuant to subdivision (a) shall meet both of the following conditions: (1) The alcoholic beverage shall be ordered by the consumer online, over the telephone, or in person, for pickup by the consumer. (2) The consumer who places the order for an alcoholic beverage shall pick up the order directly from the licensee and shall present a bona fide identification card for purposes of confirming the age and identity of the consumer who placed the order. The alcoholic beverage shall not be ordered or picked up for delivery. (c) Prior to exerci
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