Massachusetts Responsible Alcohol Bartender & Seller-Server Beverage Service Training (RBS)

Bartending Regulations for Sellers and Servers in Massachusetts
Happy hour Laws reference the prohibited practices that result in excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages by consumers.

204 CMR 4.00: PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN PRACTICES

204-4.03: Certain Practices Prohibited

(1) No licensee or employee or agent of a licensee shall:

(a) offer or deliver any free drinks to any person or group of persons;
(b) deliver more than two drinks to one person at one time;
(c) sell, offer to sell or deliver to any person or group of persons any drinks at a price less than the price regularly charged for such drinks during the same calendar week, except at private functions not open to the public;
(d) sell, offer to sell or deliver to any person an unlimited number of drinks during any set period of time for a fixed price, except at private functions not open to the public;
(e) sell, offer to sell or deliver drinks to any person or group of persons on any one day at prices less than those charged the general public on that day, except at private functions not open to the public;
(f) sell, offer to sell or deliver malt beverages or mixed drinks by the pitcher except to two or more persons at any one time;
(g) increase the volume of alcoholic beverages contained in a drink without increasing proportionately the price regularly charged for such drink during the same calendar week;
(h) encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest which involves drinking or the awarding of drinks as prizes.

(2) No licensee shall advertise or promote in any way, whether within or without the licensed premises, any of the practices prohibited under 204 CMR 4.03.

Our RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Training Course
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 course has been approved for use in the City of Gloucester. For all other areas, please check with your local jurisdiction for additional information.
Duration: 3 1/2 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.
Massachusetts Alcohol Seller/Server Course (MA) – $25.00 – Enroll Here

Other State Courses:

Massachusetts Alcohol Seller-Server (On-Premise) – 3.0 – $25.00 – Enroll Here
Massachusetts Alcohol Seller-Server (Off-Premise) – 3.0 – $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
Massachusetts Food Safety Management Principles – 8.0 Hours – $85.00 – Enroll Here

State Resources:

Massachusetts Dram Shop Laws: Yes

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
The agency that handles Massachusetts liquor licensing and/or bartender licensing rules and regulations in Massachusetts is The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
239 Causeway St.
Boston MA, 02114

Phone: (617) 727-3040
Website: http://www.mass.gov/abcc/

Massachusetts 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.

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Multimedia Resources:

ABCC Regulations