Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT)

The ABAT Unit is responsible for licensing, inspecting, and conducting enforcement operations at all alcohol and tobacco establishments within the City of Oakland to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law. The unit also responds to citizen complaints regarding nuisance bars and stores. In addition, the unit provides free training to educate business owners about various local and state regulations related to their businesses. The goals of ABAT enforcement operations are to (1) decrease criminal and nuisance activity associated with ABC or TRL licensed premises in the City; (2) decrease the sale of alcohol or tobacco products to minors; (3) ensure that all licensed locations are abiding by local, state, and federal laws; (4) educate the public; and (5) bring licensed premised back to productive use through education and enforcement.

Topics

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Report An ABAT Location Private Property Complaints and Code Enforcement Services Drug Hotline

Photo of a large quantity of prohibited-flavored tobacco products, cannabis products, and Psilocybin magic mushrooms seized by police

Jan 09, 2025

ABAT Officers Recover Stolen Property from a Smoke Shop

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) and California Department of Tax and Fees (CDTFA) conducted joint inspections into an unlicensed smoke shop on December 27, 2024, in the 2400 block of San Pablo Avenue.

Seized items large quantities of prohibited-flavored tobacco products and a large amount of cannabis products. Various controlled substances, including Psilocybin magic mushrooms and khat. Two loaded registered firearms.

Dec 16, 2024

Community Tip Leads to Significant Recovery by ABAT Officers

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) investigated a licensed smoke shop in East Oakland. On December 5, 2024, the ABAT team and officers assigned to the Eastend Foot Patrol were acting on tips from community members that illegal activity was taking place at the shop in the 8500 block of Bancroft Avenue.

Nov 21, 2024

OPD Conducts Enforcement to Prevent Underage Alcohol Sales

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) recently conducted a “Minor Decoy” Enforcement at 17 alcoholic beverage establishments throughout Oakland. Projects like these, help ensure liquor clerks follow laws of checking for identification to prevent alcohol sales to minors.

About

Contact Information:

By Phone: (510) 777-8670

By Fax: (510) 777-8682

In-Person visits are by appointment only, to schedule a visit call (510) 777-8670

Click the link below to pay your ABAT invoice online

https://apps.oaklandca.gov/pos/

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