Connecticut Alcohol Bartender & Seller-Server Certification – Responsible Beverage Service

Connecticut has various laws regulating the legal age an individual needs to be to consume, sell, or serve alcoholic beverages and other regulations regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. Within Connecticut, the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages is 21. There are also rules and regulations regarding what is required to become a bartender in Connecticut.

Sec. 30-47 of Connecticut’s Liquor Control Act states:
(b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may, in his or her discretion, require a permittee who has had his or her permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor suspended or revoked pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to have such permittee’s employees participate in an alcohol seller and server training program approved by the commissioner. The commissioner may require proof of completion of the program from the permittee prior to reactivation or reissuance of such permit. (c) In lieu of suspending or revoking a permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner may require a permittee to have such permittee’s employees participate in an alcohol seller and server training program.

Connecticut’s Dram Shop Act
Connecticut’ s dram shop act makes sellers liable if they sell alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person who injures a person or property because of the intoxication. Under the act, the maximum amount an injured person can recover is $ 250,000 for injuries to a single person and $ 250,000 in aggregate for injuries to more than one person. The law requires aggrieved parties to give notice to the seller within 60 days, but the time it takes, up to 180 days, to appoint an executor, administrator, conservator, or guardian does not count toward the deadline. Suits must be brought within one year (CGS § 30-102 as amended by PA 07-165). The Connecticut Supreme Court recently established a common law (judge made) right for a person to file a negligence lawsuit against a seller.

This course is approximately 3 hours in length and provides you with all the necessary knowledge and techniques you need to be a responsible server of alcohol. Although training is not mandatory, it can significantly reduce the risk and liability associated with alcohol service. Our certification provides a “reasonable efforts” defense against service violations and civil claims, and it may also reduce your insurance premium costs.

Course Information:

State Approved: This Alcohol Seller/Server program is approved for use in Connecticut.
Duration: 3.0 Hours
Live 24×7 Support: 1 (800) 442-1149 – support@360training.com
Printable certificate available once you complete and pass the final exam.
Valid for 2 years.
Connecticut Alcohol Seller/Server (CT) – $25.00 - Enroll Here

Other State Courses:

Connecticut Seller-Server (CT) On-Premise – 3.0 Hours – $25.00 – Enroll Here
Connecticut Seller-Server (CT) Off-Premise – 3.0 Hours – $25.00 – Enroll Here
Improving Your Tips, Tips on Getting Larger Tips! – 1.0 Hours – $19.00 – Enroll Here
Beer 101 – 1.0 Hours – $15.00 – Enroll Here
Connecticut Food Safety Management Principles – 8.0 Hours – $85.00 – Enroll Here

State Resources:
Connecticut regulations are governed by the Connecticut Liquor Control Department.

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Liquor Division
State Office Building
165 Capitol Ave
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Phone: (860) 713-6200
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1623&q=273660

Connecticut Alcohol Seller-Server Course Learning Objectives

Understand alcohol use
Define alcohol’s effects
Recognize the server’s role in the enhancement of public safety
Know the server’s responsibilities and obligations under the law
Learn what BAC means and how it is calculated
The effect of mixing alcohol with other drugs
Be able to recognize intoxicated individuals
Prevent patrons from reaching the point of intoxication by using intervention strategies
Be able to refuse service to someone and with little conflict
Recognize alcohol poisoning when it occurs
Prevent disturbances in the establishment and handle difficult situations
Check ID’s accurately, and recognize clues for when an individual is using a fake I.D.

For More Info:

Connecticut – Some Facts About Liquor Control in Connecticut (PDF)

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