The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically section 906, to enhance the training and certification requirements for individuals involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages. It introduces new definitions, such as "administrator," "instructor," 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 must complete a server training program, with specific topics outlined for the curriculum, including the identification of intoxication signs and legal responsibilities regarding alcohol sales.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that retail licensees designated as responsible vendors must ensure that their employees complete server training within 60 days of hiring. It also includes provisions for monitoring compliance and the consequences of failing to maintain responsible vendor status, such as suspension of the designation following a prohibited sale. Furthermore, if a bouncer is employed at an on-premises establishment, they must complete positional asphyxiation training. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 5060.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1906