IC 7.1-3-1.5-6: Server program requirements

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall:

(1) establish a server program;

(2) approve a server program established by a third party that meets the requirements of this chapter; and

(3) approve a server program established by a third party that meets the requirements of this chapter and IC 7.1-3-1.6;

that is designed to educate alcohol servers on the selling, serving, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(b) A server program established or approved under subsection (a) must include the following:

(1) Training provided by:

(A) an instructor who has knowledge in the subject areas described in this section and is a certified trainer under this chapter; or

(B) an online or self-study course under IC 7.1-3-1.6.

(2) Information on specific subject areas as required by the commission.

(3) A minimum of at least two (2) hours of training to complete the program.

(4) Information on:

(A) state laws and rules regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages;

(B) the classification of alcohol as a depressant and the effect of alcohol on the human body, particularly on the ability to drive a motor vehicle;

(C) the effects of alcohol:

(i) when taken with commonly used prescription and nonprescription drugs; and

(ii) on human behavior;

(D) methods of:

(i) identifying and refusing to serve or sell alcoholic beverages to an underage or intoxicated person; and

(ii) handling situations involving an underage or intoxicated person;

(E) methods for properly and effectively:

(i) checking the identification of an individual;

(ii) identifying an illegal identification of an individual; and

(iii) handling situations involving individuals who have provided illegal identification;

(F) security and law enforcement issues regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages; and

(G) recognizing certain behavior to assess the amount of alcohol an individual:

(i) has consumed; and

(ii) may safely consume.

(5) One (1) or both of the following:

(A) A written test.

(B) An oral test.