A Title 4 Off-Sale Basic Training Provider Approved by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
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AACEA Welcome to America’s Alcohol Certified Education Association, Inc; a Title 4 Off-Sale Basic Training Provider approved by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. AACEA is a group of Hospitality Industry Professionals who are well versed in all aspects of Alcohol Sales and Service. The founder of AACEA is considered to be an "Expert" in the field of Alcohol Service amongst the legal community. Our philosophy is to provide Alcohol Server Education focused on customer safety by Promoting Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service. You can be assured that with AACEA you will be given quality information to help you in your employment as a seller server of alcohol. Thank you so much for choosing AACEA for your online training. The Arizona DLLC requires that all persons who work in the capacity of an alcohol seller, server, bartender etc. know the laws pertaining to Spirituous Liquor sales and service. The best way to ensure this is to attend an approved Title 4 training seminar. In fact some employers, for the condition of employment, require this training in order to be considered for a job at their establishment. You as an employee, of either an on-sale licensed location, or an off-sale licensed location have a responsibility to your customers and to your establishment to maintain a safe environment. This fact is taken so seriously that a liquor license could be revoked if the licensee or staff doesn’t take reasonable steps to protect the customer. The tools you will need to accomplish this will be learned in this seminar. 1 All materials and components of AACEA, Inc. courses are subject to copyright protection. This includes content, computer codes, presentation, as well as audio recordings and video used throughout this course. This content is owned by Americas Alcohol Certified Education Association, Inc. These materials may not be copied or distributed, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of AACEA, Inc. Some sections of this course may have originated from other sources such as content published by the Arizona DLLC, United States Federal Government, as well as other state or local government authorities/agencies that are available for public use. AACEA, Inc. makes no claim of copyright or ownership relating to these works not originated from AACEA. 2 SEMINAR OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you should have a clear understanding of the following topics: 1) The liability you as an alcohol seller/server can be accountable for 2) The importance in preventing alcohol sales to intoxicated individuals and minors 3) The importance of preventing drunk driving 4) Arizona Liquor Laws 5) Alcohol and its physical impact on the body 6) The proper way to cut off an individual 7) How to check ID’s and identify fake ID’s 8) How to deny service to a minor 3 Title 4 Training Requirements The State of Arizona DLLC approves providers that have written programs in compliance with Arizona Statute 4-112(G)(2). The Arizona DLLC requires that all “licensees” also known as owners’ and managers who are actively involved in the daily operations of establishments that hold a liquor license attend a Title 4 Basic and Manager Course. They must complete the course which includes a final exam before a certificate will be issued. This is required for all applicants applying for a liquor license, and training must be completed prior to application submission. The Title 4 Manager Certification is valid for five years from the date of the seminar completion. Those who work in the capacity of an Alcohol Seller, Server, Bartender etc. are not required to attend Title 4 training but they are required to know the laws pertaining to Spirituous Liquor sales and service. The best way for that to happen is to attend an approved Title 4 training seminar. In fact some employers, for the condition of employment, require this training in order to be considered for a job at their establishment. The certificate for Basic Title 4 training is good for three years from the date of the seminar being completed. The DLLC Investigation unit is the Department that oversees Title 4 Education Training. In the case of a state liquor law being violated, the Director of the DLLC might require training or re-training by an approved Title 4 Training Program. The seminar you are taking part of does not represent all legal issues concerning liquor laws in Arizona State. For any questions that you may have concerning additional laws not covered in this seminar, please contact the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control at (602) 542-5141 4 Definitions: This section presents specialized terms used in this seminar and their meanings. ACQUISITION OF CONTROL: Acquiring CONTROL of a license or licensee. It is subject to passing a background check by the Department. ARS 4-203(F,H). ABSORPTION: The way alcohol enters the bloodstream. Alcohol is absorbed into the blood through the stomach and small intestine. ACT OF VIOLENCE: An incident in which one or more of the following occurs: 1. Obvious bodily injuries are sustained. 2. Disorderly conduct of sufficient intensity to require a peace officer to restore order. 3. A weapon is displayed or used. An "act of violence" must be reported to either the Department or the local law enforcement agency within seven (7) days. ARS 4-101(1), 4-210(A), 4-244(36); Rule R19-1-234 ADDICTION: Physical dependence upon a drug, characterized by withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the drug. ADVERTISING: Signs and other print material advertising a product and/or an event sponsorship are subject to regulation. Rule R19-1-210, R19-1-250(D). AGENT: A natural person who is the named representative of and acts on behalf of, or for the benefit of a legally distinct entity such as a club, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or out of state licensee who holds a liquor license in Arizona. An agent must meet the qualifications of an individual licensee; except that, an agent for an out of state licensee need not be a resident of Arizona. An agent is not synonymous with MANAGER but may be the manager. See MANAGER. ARS 4-202(A). AGGRIEVED PARTY: A person who resides at, owns or leases property within a one mile radius of a premises proposed to be licensed and who filed a written request with the department to speak in favor of or opposition to the issuance of the license no later than sixty days after the filing of the application or fifteen days after action by the local governing body, whichever is later. ALCOHOLISM: An addiction to alcohol. A chronic, progressive, treatable disease characterized by a person’s inability to control or stop drinking alcohol. “Denial” that alcohol interferes with a person’s physical, psychological or social problems is common. 5 ALCOHOL POLICY: A policy written by establishments to partner with staff in the In House Policies concerning the sales and service of alcohol. BAC: Blood Alcohol Content. The amount of alcohol in the blood, determined by the percentage of alcohol in relation to other blood components. For example, .08% BAC means there are eight parts of alcohol per 10,000 parts of blood. BEER: Any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation or infusion of barley, malt, hops or other ingredients, or any combination of them. ARS 4-101(3). BONA FIDE GUEST: A person who is actually a house guest or a person whose presence as a guest is in response to a specific and personal invitation. ARS 4-101(5). CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS): The brain and spinal cord, which collect, process, and transmit information. CHEMICAL TEST: If arrested for DUI in Arizona you will be required to take a chemical test. The test will come from either testing your blood, breath, or urine. CRIMINAL LIABILITY: Crime against the state for which an officer of the state can bring legal action. Society is harmed by an individual breaking the laws of the state. Usually there is no statute of limitations for criminal liability. Property and casualty insurance is not designed to provide coverage for the criminal acts of an insured individual. CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE: A person fails to meet a standard level of care that an ordinary person under these conditions would meet, e.g. checking IDs, calculating age, refusing to over- serve patrons, and looking for signs of intoxication. DELIVERY: The holder of a retail license with off-sale privileges may deliver spirituous liquor off the premises, provided: 1. A record of the delivery is made on a form approved by the Director and retained for two (2) years. 2. The deliverer is at least twenty-one (21) years old. 3. The receiver is at least twenty-one (21) years old. 4. Delivery is made only during LAWFUL HOURS. 5. Payment is received at the time of delivery. ARS 4-203(H); Rule R19-1-221. DEPENDENCE: The physical or psychological need for a drug, resulting from continuous use characterized by physical or mental withdrawal in the absence of the drug. 6 DEPRESSANT: A chemical that slows down the processes of the central nervous system. DESIGNATED DRIVER: A person chosen to be the driver for others who are consuming alcohol. A designated driver does not drink alcohol to ensure that everyone in the group gets home safely. DETOXIFICATION: The act of removing a poison or toxin, such as alcohol, and its effect from the body. The liver is the human body’s detoxification organ. DIAGNOSE: Determine an illness from the signs and symptoms a patient exhibits.