Can a liquor license be transferred from one person to another without making an application the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control?

No, a liquor license cannot be transferred from one person to another without making an application to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The transfer of a liquor license is a complex process that requires the approval of the ABC, and it is illegal to operate a business with an alcoholic beverage license that has not been properly transferred.