MSLBA Educational Resources

Sponsored
by
the
Maryland
State
Licensed
Beverage Association

150 E. Main Street,
Suite 104
Westminster, MD 21157

PHONE: (410) 876-3424 or (800) 921-1382
FAX: (410) 871-2545

MSLBA Educational Resources (MSLBA ER) sponsors the leading alcohol awareness server training program in the State of Maryland – The MSLBA ER TAM®, Techniques of Alcohol Management® Program.

MSLBA ER TAM® is as an educational program designed by licensees for both "on and off" premise establishments. MSLBA ER TAM® focuses on the varying effects of alcohol on individuals, and the law(s) and liabilities associated with the sale of alcohol, with emphasis on proper procedures for verifying the legal age of patrons. MSLBA membership qualifies licensees and their employees for discount registration fees for MSLBA ER TAM® training.

Click here for a current MSLBA ER TAM® seminar schedule and registration form. Please print the schedule, complete the registration form and mail to the address shown on the form.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

TO MARYLAND RETAIL ALCOHOL BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS

Courtesy of: MSLBA Educational Resource, Inc.

MSLBA, Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association

The Association that works for you!
Sponsors of: TAM®, Techniques of Alcohol Management® in the state of Maryland since 1984

ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING LAW

THE REQUIREMENT - (see Article 2B, Subsection 13-101 for specific language)

On & Off-premise retail alcohol beverage establishments are required to maintain at least one licensee or designated employee who has been currently certified in an approved alcohol awareness training program. The certified person is not required to be on-premise at all times, except in Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Washington & Wicomico Counties.
In Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Washington & Wicomico Counties Only: Establishments are currently required to have a certified licensee, or a certified person employed in a supervisory capacity designated by the licensee, present during the hours in which alcohol may be sold. In Wicomico County, Class C licensed establishments are exempt from the requirement to have a certified representative present at all times. (Note – Calvert County & City of Annapolis Rules and Regulations require a certified person on premises at all times when alcohol is sold or served.)

Certification must be renewed every four years to remain current.

Temporary licenses and class E - steamboat, class F- railroad, and class G - aircraft licenses are exempt from this mandate. (Note - St. Mary’s County Rules and Regulations require temporary licensees to comply with all licensee rules and regulations.)

Failure to have a certified representative may result in license renewal delays, as well as, fines, suspensions or even revocation of your retail alcohol beverage license.

HOW TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT
MSLBA Educational Resources (MSLBA ER) offers the TAM®, Techniques of Alcohol Management®, program. The MSLBA ER TAM® program is the leading alcohol awareness training program in Maryland and has been approved by the Comptroller for meeting the requirements of the alcohol awareness training law. A local MSLBA ER TAM® seminar is available to meet your needs. Click here for the current schedule and registration form. The MSLBA ER TAM® seminar schedule is also published in the monthly Beverage Journal. In addition to the regular schedule of seminars, MSLBA ER also offers in-house TAM® seminars.

MSLBA ER provides a TAM® certificate and card for completion of their seminar. Certifications are recorded and a duplicate can be provided in the event that you misplace it. If you have any questions, need a duplicate TAM® certificate, or if would like additional information about in-house TAM® seminars, please feel free to contact the MSLBA ER office.