(a) An out-of-state beer manufacturer’s certificate may be issued by the department upon the written undertaking and agreement by the applicant:
(1) That it and its agents and all agencies within this state controlled by it shall comply with all laws of this state and all rules of the department with respect to the sale of alcoholic beverages, including, but not limited to, Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 25000) of Division 9, and Section 25509, to the same extent as licensees.
(2) That it shall make available, both in California and outside the state, for inspection and copying by the department, all books, documents, and records, located both within and without this state, which are pertinent to the activities of the applicant, its agents and agencies within this state controlled by it, in connection with the sale and distribution of its products within this state.
(b) The department may suspend or revoke an out-of-state beer manufacturer’s certificate for cause in the manner provided for the suspension or revocation of licenses, and after a hearing which shall be held in the City of Sacramento or in any other county seat in this state as the department determines to be convenient to the holder of an out-of-state certificate.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 29, Sec. 14. (SB 82) Effective June 27, 2019.)