Section 5.201. Purpose

(a) This subchapter implements the program authorized under section 471.1 of the Liquor Code (47 P. S. § 4-471.1), regarding responsible alcohol management. This provision authorizes the Board to establish a four-part program including:

(1) New employee orientation.

(2) Training for alcohol service personnel.

(3) Manager/owner training.

(4) Display of responsible alcohol service signage.

(b) Under section 471.1(f) of the Liquor Code, licensees are to obtain certification upon the completion of a certified alcohol service personnel program or the Board’s owner/manager training program. Certification will be valid for 2 years.

(c) Licensees and their managers and employees may enter the Responsible Alcohol Management Program voluntarily, may commit to participation as part of a conditional licensing agreement entered into with the Board or may be required to participate by order of one of the Board’s administrative law judges. This subchapter also establishes standards for the Board to certify compliance with this program.