California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §25609: Every person who, in response to an inquiry or request for any brand, type, or character of alcoholic beverages, sells or offers for sale under an on-sale license a different brand, type, or character
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A person holding an on-sale license commits a misdemeanor by selling alcoholic beverages of a different brand, type, or character than requested without first informing the buyer.
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