Kate Fischer

Alcohol Awareness Beyond April…

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April may be over, but ABCD believes alcohol awareness and outreach should happen all year-round. ABCD hopes you will continue to collaborate with us by sharing this important information with your customers and community. Check out our sign resource page and order any other signs, incident logbooks, etc. They are free! Follow us on socialRead More

Responsibly Carding – The ABCs of IDs

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Whether your role in the alcohol industry is a licensee, bartender, server, or retail salesperson, never forget: You are a trained professional responsible for the sale and service of alcohol. ABCD strongly encourages the use of the following strategies when it comes to IDs, fake IDs, and carding someone to confirm they are of legalRead More

Responsible Alcohol Establishment Best Practices

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House Rules What are they and who can use them? House rules are requirements the owner of the establishment has determined essential for the business to run smoothly and responsibly. These rules can be stricter than local, state, or federal laws. For example, an owner may ask everyone coming into the establishment to be cardedRead More

Responsibly Handling Tipsy Customers

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As a seller/server, you have been trained to recognize when your customer has had too much to drink. It is your responsibility when you sell and serve alcohol to ensure the safety of your patrons. Overly tipsy people may become aggressive or disruptive. It is important to recognize when a customer has had too muchRead More

Responsible Night Out

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The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month with the theme: Alcohol Responsibility Matters ABCD wants all servers, sellers, and customers to have and enjoy a safe and responsible night out.   Servers and Sellers: Your goal is to have repeat customers for the business. You can help your customers with their choiceRead More

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

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Did you know April is Alcohol Awareness Month? During the month of April, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) will be promoting safe and responsible alcohol sales, service, and consumption. Each week in April, ABCD will share information designed to encourage safe and responsible alcohol choices, sales, and service.   Our weekly topics will be: MarchRead More