Delaware Alcohol Seller-Server Training & Certification

Delaware alcohol seller-server safety training ensures that sellers and servers of alcohol understand state and local liquor laws and serve alcoholic beverages responsibly. An alcohol seller-server training program can also significantly reduce the risk and liability associated with alcohol service.

Why is Alcohol Seller-Server safety training necessary?

Alcohol safety seller-server training or certification may be required for employment to sell or serve alcohol in a state or for a business.
Alcohol responsible beverage service (RBS) training is necessary for position as a bartender since most employers require proper knoweldge and skills of alcohol service prior to employment.
Establishments that sell and serve alcohol and may require alcohol service training: bars, restaurants, hotels, taverns, night clubs, banquet halls, liquor stores, grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations.

The goals and objectives of the Alcohol Seller-Server safety training program are:

Train and educate sellers and servers to engage in responsible alcohol service;
Spot signs of intoxication and utilize various intervention techniques;
Prevent DUIs and alcohol-related fatalities;
Stop underage sales and underage drinking;
Create safer communities and establishments where alcohol is served;
Educate owners, managers and staff on liability, state laws, and local ordinances regarding alcohol service.

Server’s Responsibility
When a person accepts a license to serve and sell alcohol they accept a public trust that they will serve and sell alcohol in a responsible manner. Some states have legislated Dram Shop Laws. Delaware does not currently have Dram Shop, but it does have Civil/Tort Statues that may hold the server responsible. Servers must realize that failing to uphold their responsibility to abide by the laws and rules of the State of Delaware may not be just a matter of a criminal court hearing and a fine. It could escalate into a serious civil hearing with the possible repercussions of a judgment with substantial punitive damages.

Delaware Alcohol Seller-Server Training Info

Alcohol Seller-Server Training
State Contact Info
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Delaware Alcohol Seller-Server Training Course

Course Description
The alcohol seller-server training course provides the student with the necessary knowledge of laws regarding alcohol service and proven techniques needed to be a responsible seller of alcohol and for providing a safe environment for customers. Specifically, you will learn:

how to protect yourself and your establishment from liability;
how alcohol affects your customers;
how to recognize the effects of alcohol on your customers;
how to prevent customers from becoming intoxicated;
how to intervene when you need to refuse a sale to someone;
how to prevent and deal with disturbances;
how to accurately check IDs and recognize minors;
how to prevent second-party sales; and
how to refuse a sale.

Audience: Employees in establishments that sell and serve alcohol in bars, restaurants, hotels, taverns, night clubs, concessions, banquet halls: bartenders, bar backs, servers and managers.

Credit Hours: 3 hrs

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: How Alcohol Affects the Body
Lesson 3: Recognizing Intoxicated Customers
Lesson 4: Preventing Disturbances
Lesson 5: Minors and Liability
Lesson 6: Second-Party Sales
Lesson 7: How to Refuse a Sale
Lesson 8: State Laws

End of Course Test & Certificate
At the conclusion of the course, the learner will be tested on their knowledge of the learning objectives and content. Upon successfully passing the exam with a minimum of 70%, the learner will be able to download a course certificate.

Delaware Alcohol Regulatory Agency

The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of Title 4 (Delaware Liquor Control Act) and the Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner’s Rules, which apply to all retailers, suppliers, and wholesalers who are licensed to manufacture, sell, serve, transport, or store liquor in the State of Delaware.
Source: http://date.delaware.gov/ATE/index.shtml

Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE)
Dover 34 Starlifter Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 741-2721
Web: http://date.delaware.gov/

Delaware - Alcoholic Beverage Statutes, Rules and Regulations

Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Laws, Rules, & Regulations
Delaware - Title 4 Alcohol Beverage Control - Liquor Control Act
Delaware - Trained Alcohol Beverage Server Program Booklet (PDF)