Responsible beverage service training would inform alcohol servers
and sellers of the consequences of the illegal sale of alcohol to
persons underage or who have consumed too much alcohol. Alcohol servers
and sellers who receive responsible beverage training should be less
likely to sell alcohol to persons underage or who have consumed too
much alcohol by virtue of their training in identifying false age
documents and recognition of characteristics of intoxicated persons.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
A training program that provides the necessary knowledge
and techniques needed to be a responsible server of alcohol to employees
or agents of pouring and non-pouring establishments.
The Chief of Police or the Health Director by his/her designee may initiate alcohol compliance checks at any licensed establishment at any time. Refusal to cooperate will constitute a violation of this Article
XXI.
Prior to imposing a penalty for a third or fourth violation,
the licensing authority shall conduct a hearing. The hearing notice
shall be given to the licensee at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
The notice will include the date, time, and place of the hearing,
and state the nature of the charges against the licensee.
A licensee who receives a penalty for a third or fourth violation pursuant to this Article
XXI may appeal the decision of the licensing authority to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission pursuant to MGL c. 138, § 67.