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 or those transferring more than a 50% interest in their license must participate in a server training program, as well as existing licensees identified by the commission as needing training due to violations. The commission is also empowered to designate certain retail licensees as responsible vendors based on their compliance with training requirements and absence of violations.

Additionally, the bill outlines the curriculum for server training programs, which includes topics such as identifying signs of intoxication, understanding alcohol content, and recognizing fraudulent identification. It specifies that licensees must employ trained supervisory personnel during all hours of alcohol service and maintain records to verify compliance. The bill also establishes penalties for licensees who fail to meet these requirements, including the potential suspension of their responsible vendor designation following violations. The amendments take effect 90 days after enactment and are contingent upon the passage of another related bill.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1906