Responsible Beverage Service and Sales Training


Is this a new law?

Yes, the City of Encinitas has passed a Responsible Beverage Service and Sales (RBSS) ordinance, which went into effect January 8, 2010.  All sellers and servers of alcohol will be required to be trained in a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control certified program, including all owners, and managers.  Your business must be in compliance by July 7, 2010.  New hires must obtain the training certificate within 90 days of commencement of alcohol sales or service. 

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Ordinance 2009-13 Chapter 9.43 - Responsible Beverage Service and Sales Training

What is this training?

The RBSS training session for licensees and their employees will help those who serve or sell alcohol learn how to recognize fake identification and teach them how and when to refuse service or sales of alcohol to intoxicated individuals.  Topics covered in the training include age identification procedures, alcohol laws and regulations, community impacts, and intervention with an intoxicated person.

How can I get this training?

Many training sessions are offered free of charge through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).  Information on ABC training opportunities can be accessed on their website at: http://www.abc.ca.gov/programs/lead.html.

The San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth also provides training sessions locally and free of charge, and they can be contacted by phone at (858) 755-6598.  The San Dieguito Alliance current training schedule can be viewed on the link below. Please take advantage of these training opportunities.  We feel the training will be beneficial to the community and to your business operations.  

            Current San Dieguito Alliance RBSS Training Schedule

How long is the training certificate valid?

Two years from the training date.