Which California state agency administers the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Program?
Explanation
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), created under Article XX §22 of the State Constitution and codified at Bus. & Prof. Code §23000 et seq., has exclusive authority to license and regulate the manufacture, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages in California, including administration of the RBS Training Program under AB 1221. CDPH (d) handles public health, DCA (c) oversees consumer professions, and BSIS (a) regulates security guards — none has jurisdiction over alcohol licensing.
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