Before a license is renewed or granted, each licensed establishment must certify to the city that it has completed an alcohol serving/selling training aimed at the prevention of sales to underage and intoxicated persons.
(A) The licensed establishment’s owner or manager must offer and attend the training annually.
(B) All employees who have the responsibility of selling or serving an alcoholic beverage must receive the training. The owner or manager may train employees if the employee is a new hire or could not attend the training when offered.
(C) Notice of this requirement will be included in the renewal notice sent to each licensee.
(D) Certification received by the city from the licensee must include the name of the training course, who administered the training, date of training, and who received the training. Certification must be received prior to the expiration date of the license.
(E) In the case of a temporary license, the municipal liquor store manager may administer the training.
(F) If an employee is trained by an owner or manager, a trainer’s certification to instruct must be provided, along with the course materials.
(Ord. passed 11-20-14)