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
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.
The Oakland Police Department Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) has received numerous community complaints and information from outside agencies regarding illegal activities at a licensed tobacco and liquor store in the 700 block of Willow Street.
The Oakland Police Department Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) is investigating a licensed smoke shop in the 3800 block of San Leandro Street.
The Oakland Police Department Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) is investigating an unlicensed smoke shop in the 2500 block of Seminary Avenue.
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