As a seller/server, you have been trained to recognize when a customer has had too much to drink. It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your patrons when you sell and serve alcohol. Overly tipsy people may become aggressive or disruptive. Recognizing when a customer has had too much to drink is essential.Read More
Montanans enjoy good times in the Big Sky year-round and are generally conscientious about alcohol choices and use. We encourage responsible and safe behavior in all venues, whether at home, a friend’s house, or a public establishment. In previous weeks, we shared tips and resources for public establishments. This week, we’d like to explore similarRead More
This week, ABCD presents resources and ideas for safe and responsible alcohol sales, service, and consumption during larger events around Montana and information about non-alcoholic beverages (NA), strategies, and options. Sporting Events Tailgate parties – Be Safe! Serve other options besides alcohol: Food Water NA beverages Ensure others have a Safe Ride Home Pay yourRead More
As an alcohol industry participant, you are presented with numerous opportunities to encourage your customers to have a good and responsible time out. We have the resources to help you with all those events. No event is too small to pass up the opportunity to share alcohol responsibility. Please review our resources below for variousRead More
During April, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) promotes safe and responsible alcohol sales, service, and consumption. Did you know April is Alcohol Awareness Month? During this month, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) promotes safe and responsible alcohol sales, service, and consumption. ABCD will share information each week in April to encourage safe andRead More
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
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
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
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
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