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Table 6 Frequencies of ordinance provisions per policy topic across the fifty California cities. By number of cities

From: Underage alcohol policies across 50 California cities: an assessment of best practices

Conditional Use Permits

Presence of alcohol-related CUP

44

Mandatory limitations on hours of sales

15

Minimum distances from schools, parks, and churches

27

Conditions regarding night lighting

12

Prohibitions in areas of over-concentration, high crime, etc.

31

Deemed Approved Ordinances

Presence or absence of alcohol-related DAO

13

Mandatory limitations on hours of sales

4

Conditions regarding night lighting

4

Prohibitions in areas of over-concentration, high crime, etc.

13

Responsible Beverage Service Training

Existence of law

11

Mandatory training requirements

9

Training applies to all

2

Training applies to some

7

Applies to new premises

10

Applies to existing premises

6

Applies to on-sale premises

9

Applies to off-sale premises

7

Certification renewal period

1

Social Host

Existence of law

24

Applies to underage parties

21

Civil violation

21

Criminal violation

18

Applies to a range of property types (residence, outdoor property)

22

Existence of a knowledge requirement

6

Window Advertising Limitations

Existence of law

19

Distance provision from schools or parks

0

Establishment type specification

17

Outdoor/Billboard Advertising Limitations

Existence of law

26

Prohibited near schools

10

Public Drinking Prohibitions

 

Existence of law

50

Prohibitions across range of spaces (parks, beaches, etc.)

48

Narrow range of circumstances in which alcohol is permitted

46

Special Outdoor Events Restrictions

Existence of law

44

Controlled alcohol consumption spaces

10

Security measures

13