As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined as indicated:

    “Alcoholic beverage” has the same meaning as that used in the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, with the following qualification. The term shall not include products sold for medicinal purposes only.

    “Person” has the same meaning as that used in the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.

    “Vendor” means any person who owns or operates a business establishment which sells at retail any alcoholic beverages for on-premises or off-premises consumption. (Prior gen. code § 3-230.1)