The State of Illinois has
long had regulations in place recommending training for people both selling and
serving alcohol. The program, Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers
Education ("BASSET") has been codified in the Illinois statutes,
Title 77, Chapt. XVI, Part 3500. Some of the goals of the program are to
train and educate sellers and servers about responsible alcohol service,
prevent DUI's, spot signs of intoxication, provide methods to cut off
over-served patrons, and to educate owners and staff on the laws and ordinances
in place.
While the Illinois Liquor Control Commission has always encouraged the voluntary participation in this program, it historically has been left to local ordinances to require such training. However, the General Assembly in Illinois recently passed Public Act 098-0939, which is set to go into effect on July 1, 2015. Pursuant to the Act, all servers and bouncers in Cook County bars and restaurants will need to complete a four-hour BASSET class within 120 days of employment. Those that are currently employed must have a BASSET training certificate dated on of after July 1, 2012 to be compliant. The BASSET certification must be renewed every three years. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission will be charged with enforcing the BASSET training requirements. During the first six months, enforcement will be limited to education and notification. Starting January 1, 2016, penalties for non-compliance include fines up to $500 per violation, license suspension, or revocation.
While the Illinois Liquor Control Commission has always encouraged the voluntary participation in this program, it historically has been left to local ordinances to require such training. However, the General Assembly in Illinois recently passed Public Act 098-0939, which is set to go into effect on July 1, 2015. Pursuant to the Act, all servers and bouncers in Cook County bars and restaurants will need to complete a four-hour BASSET class within 120 days of employment. Those that are currently employed must have a BASSET training certificate dated on of after July 1, 2012 to be compliant. The BASSET certification must be renewed every three years. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission will be charged with enforcing the BASSET training requirements. During the first six months, enforcement will be limited to education and notification. Starting January 1, 2016, penalties for non-compliance include fines up to $500 per violation, license suspension, or revocation.
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