Catalyst Coalition of Napa County
Mission: To use our community's collaborative strength to address and combat
underage use of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and other drugs in Napa County
Social Host Ordinance &
Responsible Beverage Service
As of May, 2011, all jurisdictions in Napa County, including the county itself, have passed updated and streamlined Social Host Ordinances. For more detailed information, visit the Municipal Code section of each city's website. For an overview, please see the table below:
| Status & elements of Social Host Accountability Ordinances in Napa county | ||||||||
| Town/City | Effective Date |
Criminal |
Civil |
Fine: 1st Offense |
Fine: 2nd Offense |
Fine: 3rd Offense |
Cost Recovery Fee | Option to Appeal? |
| Napa County Unincorporated |
5/2010 | No | Yes | $550 | $750 | $1,000 | Yes | Yes |
| Calistoga |
7/2010 | No | Yes | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | Yes | Yes |
| St. Helena |
9/2010 | No | Yes | $550 | $750 | $1,000 | Yes | Yes |
| Yountville |
6/2010 | No | Yes | $550 | $750 | $1,000 | Yes | Yes |
| City of Napa |
5/2011 | No | Yes | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | Yes | Yes |
| American Canyon |
4/2011 | No | Yes | $550 | $750 | $1,000 | Yes | Yes |
For valuable, detailed information on your town/city, please click below to view your area's Community Profile on Underage Drinking:
American Canyon
Napa
Yountville
St. Helena
Calistoga
YOUTH CAN'T DRINK ALCOHOL
IF ADULTS DON'T SUPPLY IT...
Social Host Ordinance Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE
Effective September 1, 2009
If a Napa organization or other entity applies for a "one-day permit" for alcohol sales, they must also fill out the form provided below and have the Napa Police Department sign it along with their application before sending it off to ABC for approval.
