Form SPD 595, the One-Day Alcohol Beverage Permit Request, is the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) form an organization completes to ask for an alcohol permit covering one event on one date in the City of Sacramento. It supplements the "Law Enforcement" signature portion of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) daily license request, ABC-221. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and its directions are published by the City of Sacramento at the official link, and the request itself goes to an SPD patrol facility.
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What is SPD 595?
One-Day Alcohol Beverage Permit Request, Form SPD 595, is the City of Sacramento Police Department form an organization submits to request approval of alcohol service at a single event on one date, supplementing the ABC daily license request.
The form collects what SPD weighs before it approves an event: the type of license (beer/wine, or general, which includes beer, wine and distilled spirits), the organization and whether it is a non-profit, the event address, type, date and hours, an event contact, any caterer, whether the event is open to the public or outdoors, whether people under 21 will be admitted, attendance, admission and drink ticket fees, who receives the proceeds, hours of alcohol service, street closure, live music, amplified sound or a DJ, the applicant's event history, and security arrangements.
Boxes 27 to 31 are for SPD use only. They record who received the request, who notified the applicant, the mandated event conditions and the approval decision. The printed conditions include plastic or paper cups no larger than 16 oz, no more than two cups per sale to a person, signs at exits reading "NO ALCOHOL BEYOND THIS AREA", and a ban on volunteers drinking while working.
SPD 595 is not the state license. An approved SPD 595 does not necessarily entitle the applicant to an approved ABC Daily License (ABC-221), which is requested from ABC separately. For-profit organizations also attach Form ABC 215.
Who needs to file SPD 595?
Organizations that want to hold an event in the City of Sacramento with alcohol service, and that need SPD approval before an ABC daily license is granted, submit Form SPD 595. The applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
- Non-profit organizations: answer Box 2 and enter the tax-exempt number in Box 3.
- For-profit organizations: attach Form ABC 215 to the request.
- Second Saturday events: the directions limit them to the Friends of the Arts Commission and affiliated arts organizations.
- Organizers of a series of events: use a separate form for each date, because each request lists only one event date.
Each request is subject to approval by the Area Captain or a designee. The approved permit is returned only to the contact person named on the form or that person's authorized representative. SPD may deny a request that is incomplete, inaccurate or late, or because of venue, past history, number of attendees or other circumstances.
When to file SPD 595
Submit Form SPD 595 at least fourteen (14) calendar days, but no sooner than thirty (30) calendar days, before the event date. If SPD receives a request less than fourteen calendar days ahead, it will try to accommodate the applicant but cannot guarantee approval, and late applications are one of the reasons the department may deny a request.
Each form covers one event date. For a series of events, file a separate form for each date within the same 14-to-30-day window. The directions print no processing time. Separately, the applicant is responsible for completing and submitting ABC-221 to the local ABC office within the time period ABC requires.
Documents you need
- Site map of the event: required when Box 12 is marked Outdoor; the directions say it must be attached for the permit to be processed.
- Form ABC 215: attach it to the request only if you are applying as a for-profit organization.
How to fill out SPD 595
Check the license type
In Box 1, check all that apply: BEER/WINE or GENERAL (which includes beer, wine and distilled spirits). For-profit applicants attach Form ABC 215.
Identify the organization
Box 2: enter the organization's name and mark Y or N for non-profit. Box 3: enter the non-profit tax-exempt number if applicable; the form prints N/A as the default.
Enter the event location
Box 4: the address where the event is held, not the organization's mailing address. Box 5: the name of the building or business hosting the event and its current entertainment permit number.
Describe the event and its hours
Box 6: the event type, such as a dance, festival or fundraising dinner. Box 7: the single event date. Box 8: start and end times, for example 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Add the event contact
Boxes 9a to 9c: the name, e-mail address and phone number of the person responsible for the application, reachable for verification of the information provided.
Enter caterer details if catered
Boxes 10a to 10c: the caterer's licensee name, license number and phone number. Leave them out if the event is not catered.
Answer public, outdoor and age questions
Box 11: Yes if the event is open to the public, No if private. Box 12: mark Outdoor Yes or No, and attach a site map if outdoors. Box 13: whether people under 21 will be admitted and present where alcohol is served.
Enter attendance, fees and proceeds
Box 14: estimated attendance. Box 15: admission fee. Box 16: drink ticket price, or N/A if tickets are not sold. Box 17: the organization that receives the net funds raised.
Complete alcohol service and entertainment
Box 18: the start and finish times of alcohol service. Box 19: Yes if City streets will be closed. Box 20: live music. Box 21: any public address system, DJ or amplified music.
Report event history and police response
Box 22: the number of events held in the previous 12 months and, if applicable, the last two event dates and locations. Box 23: Yes or No for police response to previous permitted events; if Yes, explain briefly.
Provide security information
Box 24: whether uniformed security will be present. Box 25: the security company, which must be on SPD's approved list. Box 26: the number of uniformed security officers.
Review and download the completed PDF
Leave Boxes 27 to 31 blank, since they are for SPD use only. Check that the form shows one event date, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit SPD 595
You can send Form SPD 595 by fax or e-mail to the appropriate police patrol facility, or hand deliver it at an appointment.
- Fax or e-mail: the form prints no e-mail address or fax number, so contact each patrol facility individually for its e-mail address. Requests may be forwarded to another facility depending on the event location.
- Hand delivery: call the appropriate patrol facility for an appointment.
The three patrol facilities are:
- Joseph E. Rooney Police Facility, South Sacramento Area, 5303 Franklin Blvd., (916) 808-6001
- William J. Kinney Police Facility, North Sacramento Area, 3550 Marysville Blvd., (916) 808-6401
- Central Command, Central/East Sacramento Area, 300 Richards Blvd., (916) 808-4500
Second Saturday requests must be faxed or e-mailed to Central Command; to hand deliver one, call Central Command for an appointment. Include the site map for an outdoor event and Form ABC 215 if you apply as a for-profit organization. SPD returns the approved request only to the contact person or an authorized representative.
Separately, submit ABC-221 to the local ABC office. The ABC Sacramento District office is at 2400 Del Paso Road, Ste. 155, Sacramento, CA 95834, phone (916) 419-1319, and ABC's guidelines are at www.abc.ca.gov. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting fewer than 14 calendar days before the event, or more than 30 days ahead; SPD cannot guarantee approval of a late request.
- Listing several event dates on one form; each request may show only one date, so a series needs individual forms.
- Leaving out the site map for an outdoor event; the permit cannot be processed without it.
- Giving the organization's mailing address in Box 4; the directions require the address where the event is held.
- Applying as a for-profit organization without attaching Form ABC 215.
- Writing nothing in Box 16 when drink tickets are not sold; the directions say to write "N/A".
- Choosing a security company that is not on SPD's approved list (call (916) 808-4500 for a copy).
- Assuming an approved SPD 595 is an ABC Daily License; ABC-221 is submitted to the local ABC office separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form SPD 595?
Form SPD 595 is the Sacramento Police Department's One-Day Alcohol Beverage Permit Request. An organization uses it to ask SPD to approve alcohol service at one event on one date. It supplements the Law Enforcement signature portion of the ABC daily license request, ABC-221.
Is SPD 595 a Sacramento business license?
No. SPD 595 is a request for a permit covering a single event date, submitted to the Sacramento Police Department. It is not a business license, and an approved request does not necessarily entitle you to the ABC Daily License (ABC-221).
How far in advance do I submit the SPD 595?
At least 14 calendar days and no more than 30 calendar days before the event. If SPD receives it less than 14 days ahead, it will try to accommodate you but cannot guarantee approval.
Where do I send the One-Day Alcohol Beverage Permit Request?
Fax or e-mail it to the police patrol facility that covers the event, or hand deliver it by appointment. The three facilities are Rooney (5303 Franklin Blvd.), Kinney (3550 Marysville Blvd.) and Central Command (300 Richards Blvd.). Call the facility for its e-mail address.
What do I attach to Form SPD 595?
Attach a site map if the event is outdoors, because the permit cannot be processed without it. If you apply as a for-profit organization, attach Form ABC 215. No other attachments are printed on the form.
Can I use one SPD 595 for a series of events?
No. Each request lists only one event date. For a series of events, submit an individual form for each date.
Does an approved SPD 595 give me the ABC daily license?
No. SPD approval does not necessarily entitle you to an approved ABC Daily License. You must complete and submit ABC-221 to the local ABC office in the time ABC requires; the Sacramento District office is at (916) 419-1319.
Who receives the approved permit?
SPD returns it only to the contact person listed on the request or that person's authorized representative. Enter a contact in Box 9 who can be reached to verify the information on the application.
Can I fill out SPD 595 online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not submit the request or connect you to the police department; you send it through the SPD patrol facility channels.
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