MERCED COUNTY PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 23821, 23961, AND 24070 OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL WILL ACCEPT PRIORITY APPLICATIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, AT THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE AT 3021 REYNOLDS RANCH PARKWAY, SUITE 150, LODI FOR NINE NEW ORIGINAL ON-SALE GENERAL LICENSES, THE INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER OF NINE ON-SALE GENERAL LICENSES AND TWO NEW ORIGINAL OFF-SALE GENERAL LICENSES FOR PREMISES TO BE LICENSED IN MERCED COUNTY. LEGISLATION, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025, ESTABLISHED A $19,315 FEE FOR ORIGINAL GENERAL LICENSES. THE FEE FOR INTERCOUNTY TRANSFERS OF GENERAL LICENSES IS $7,320. ONLY CERTIFIED CHECKS, CASHIER'S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PAYMENT OF PRIORITY APPLICATION FEES. OTHER STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING SAID APPLICATIONS MAY BE EXAMINED AT ANY DEPARTMENT OFFICE. 8/15/25 CNS-3956356# MERCED SUN-STAR IPL0262191 Aug 15 2025