Cal. Business and Professions Code § 23789 : California Business And Professions Code — Alcoholic Beverages — Restrictions On Issuance Of Licenses — In General — Refusal of issuance of retail license for premises located near church, hospital, school, public playground, or nonprofit youth facility Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) The department is specifically authorized to refuse the issuance, other than renewal or ownership transfer, of any retail license for premises located within the immediate vicinity of churches and hospitals. (b) The department is specifically authorized to refuse the issuance, other than renewal or ownership transfer, of any retail license for premises located within at least 600 feet of schools and public playgrounds or nonprofit youth facilities, including, but not limited to, facilities serving Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Campfire Girls. This distance shall be measured pursuant to rules of the department. Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 23789