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NEW South Carolina Supreme Court Decision Not Only Holds Your Company Liable
But Also Holds You Personally Liable For Violating Liquor Laws!!
August 2010 - A recent Supreme Court ruling is going to put more pressure on businesses that sell alcohol. Bars, restaurants, and even convenience stores could face stiffer penalties for selling alcohol to someone who ends up injuring someone else in a car accident. The Supreme Court of South Carolina upheld a 2003 ruling that awarded $10 million to a man who sued a bar after one of its patrons ran into him on a Greenwood highway. The decision also lifted the "corporate veil." which made Shou Mei Morris, the Getaway Lounge's owner, personally liable for the verdict amount.
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South Carolina Retail and Hospitality Law Blog - by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy
How Can You Be Protected?....... 
Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers and your community. That's why the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) developed the ServSafe Alcohol Program to raise the bar in responsible alcohol service training and certification.
ServSafe Alcohol is today's real-world training solution, with practical knowledge and best-in-class resources that help to prepare and protect every operation every day.
Why is ServSafe AlcoholTM always the right decision?
In short, it sets the standard for responsible alcohol service training. Take a closer look at the program and it's easy to see why.
Based on a model of success.
ServSafe Alcohol is vital, practical and current responsible alcohol service training. It implements the same approach ServSafe pioneered for the industry's most recognized food safety training and certification. That makes ServSafe Alcohol a smart training solution for every operation and every classroom.
Real-world expertise makes a real difference.
The ServSafe Alcohol program was developed with input from experts in the restaurant, legal, regulatory, academic, insurance, medical and law enforcement fields. Together, they determined the tasks that the front-of-the-house needs to know. It's a holistic approach that helps assure everyone has the training they need to serve alcohol responsibly.
The most current and comprehensive training solution.
ServSafe Alcohol includes the latest studies and science-based information, explores real-world situations and makes it all engaging and accessible with the latest instructional design techniques.
Today's biggest issues are brought to the forefront.
Lessons cover essential information, including alcohol laws and responsibilities, evaluating intoxication levels, dealing with difficult situations and checking identification. In South Carolina, SLED and the Department of Revenue recognize the quality of ServSafe Alcohol training. With the entire staff trained in ServSafe Alcohol, a defense of mitigating circumstances for a first offense alcohol violation might help save your license and your wallet!
Scheduled Classes
ServSafe Alcohol
Fundamentals of Responsible Alcohol Service
Download a Fact Sheet
Do you want to become an
approved ServSafe Alcohol Instructor?
Step 1: Take the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Examination.
Your first step toward becoming a ServSafe Alcohol Approved Instructor is to pass or have passed the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Examination within the last 3 years with a score 90 percent or higher.
Step 2: Submit an application.
All ServSafe Alcohol Approved Instructors must have:
· A minimum of one year training/teaching experience OR
· Have been hired into a training/teaching role OR
· Have completed a NRAEF approved Train-the-Trainer program.
A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be required at the time of application.
For further instructions and requirements, download and review the ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Application.
Step 3: Attend the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer webinar.
Upon acceptance of your application, you will be invited to attend the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer webinar. Possession of a ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Toolkit is highly recommended before attending the Train-the-Trainer webinar.
The Train-the-Trainer webinar - delivered by the NRAEF - will include:
· Explanation of the program components and how they work together
to create an engaging and interactive course
· NRAEF procedures for preparing for classes, ordering examinations,
proctoring examinations and obtaining results and certificates
Step 4: Take the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer Assessment
Knowledge of the concepts presented in the Train-the-Trainer webinar will be tested using an online Train-the-Trainer assessment. To become an Approved ServSafe Alcohol Instructor you must pass the Train-the-Trainer Assessment.
Access to the online assessment will be provided once your application has been accepted.
If your application has already been accepted and you have been provided with a user ID and password, click here to access the online ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer Assessment.
Step 5: Commit to the ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Code of Conduct
The final step in becoming a ServSafe Alcohol Approved Instructor is commitment to the Code of Conduct. Your commitment will be required before you are able to register classes and order examinations. The Code of Conduct is intended to promote responsible alcohol service by assuring Approved ServSafe Alcohol Instructors deliver the ServSafe Alcohol program as intended.
Access to the Code of Conduct will be provided once you have passed the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer Assessment.
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