The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically section 906, to enhance the training and certification requirements for employees serving alcoholic beverages. It introduces new definitions, such as "administrator," "instructor," "prohibited sale," and "responsible vendor," and establishes a framework for server training programs that must be approved by the commission. The bill mandates that all new on-premises licensees and certain existing licensees identified by the commission must implement server training programs for their employees. Additionally, it allows the commission to designate retail licensees as responsible vendors based on their compliance with training requirements and absence of violations related to prohibited sales.

Key changes include the requirement for licensees to provide server training to employees within 60 days of hiring and to maintain records for verification. The bill also stipulates that a responsible vendor designation can be suspended if a licensee is convicted of a prohibited sale, with specific timelines for reapplication based on the number of violations. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that responsible vendors are not automatically considered in violation of certain regulations regarding intoxicated individuals on their premises unless proven otherwise. The amendments are set to take effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1906