California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is like a big group of adults who help make sure that people who sell and buy alcohol follow the rules to keep everyone safe.

You know how sometimes grown-ups get sick or dizzy after drinking too much alcohol? That's because alcohol can be dangerous in high amounts. The ABC wants to prevent bad things from happening by making sure that people don't serve too much alcohol to anyone.

The ABC makes rules that say who can sell alcohol, where they can sell it, and how much they can sell. They also make sure the people who sell alcohol are trained to know when to say no if someone has had too much to drink. This keeps everyone safe from getting hurt or making bad decisions.

If someone breaks the rules, the ABC can give them a warning, fine them, or even take away their permission to sell alcohol. This might seem harsh, but it's important to follow the rules so that everyone can have fun and stay safe while drinking.

Overall, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is like a big group of grown-ups who try to make sure that alcohol is sold and served responsibly, so that everyone can stay safe and have a good time.