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 14, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, AT THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE AT 3021 REYNOLDS RANCH PARKWAY, SUITE 150, LODI FOR NINE NEW ORIGINAL ON-SALE GENERAL LICENSES, ONE NEW ORIGINAL OFF-SALE GENERAL LICENSE AND THE INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER OF NINE ON-SALE GENERAL LICENSES FOR PREMISES TO BE LICENSED IN MERCED COUNTY. LEGISLATION, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, ESTABLISHED A $19,840 FEE FOR ORIGINAL GENERAL LICENSES. THE FEE FOR INTERCOUNTY TRANSFERS OF GENERAL LICENSES IS $7,515. 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. 8/19/26 CNS-4069058# MERCED SUN-STAR IPL0364859 Aug 19 2026