All alcoholic license establishments are required by law to have a state approved alcohol awareness certified person (licensee or person employed in a supervisory capacity) on the licensed premise during all hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold. Penalties include a $100 fine for the fist offense; $500 fine or a suspension/revocation of the license, or both, for each subsequent offense. Visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ABS/resources/files/licensure/one-day/maryland-certified-alcohol-awareness-trainings.pdf to see all approved training providers:

About This Course

Maryland Alcohol Server/Seller Training

All alcoholic license establishments are required by law to have a state approved alcohol awareness certified person (licensee or person employed in a supervisory capacity) on the licensed premise during all hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.

Penalties include a $100 fine for the fist offense; $500 fine or a suspension/revocation of the license, or both, for each subsequent offense. Use this link to see all approved training providers: CLICK HERE TO VIEW APPROVED TRAINING PROVIDERS. LIQUORexam.com is NOT an approved training provider.

LIQUORexam.com is a comprehensive Alcohol Server and Seller Training program designed to provide the tools necessary for you to be able to sell and/or serve alcohol responsibly, legally and safely.

This program has been developed by industry professionals encompassing all aspects of alcohol service. Whether you serve and/or sell alcohol at a restaurant, bar, nightclub, convention center, grocery store, convenience store, sporting stadium or live music arena, this training is right for you.

The LIQUORexam.com online training program is a self paced learning module that can be administered at any time. This program is easy to follow and was designed to help you learn what it takes to become a responsible alcohol server and/or seller. Upon completion of the learning module, you will be provided a multiple choice test. You must receive a passing score to receive your certification. Once you pass the test, you will be able to print your certification card directly from your account.

- This course and website are fully functional on any smart phone, tablet or computer -

• The fee for this course is just $7.95.
• Certification is valid for a period of 4 years.
• 90-day Course Access

Bulk Purchases for Owner/Manager accounts $4.95 (min 5 user credits) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR OWNER/MANAGER ACCOUNT

STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY

Comptroller of Maryland
80 Calvert Street
P.O. Box 466
Annapolis, MD 21404-0466
1-800-638-2937

mdcomptroller@comp.state.md.us

http://comptroller.marylandtaxes.com/ 

STATE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

THE REQUIREMENT - ARTICLE 2B-SS 13-101• 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.
• Establishments in Montgomery, Harford and Howard Counties are required to have a certified license-holder or a certified person employed in a supervisory capacity designated by the licensee present during the hours in which alcoholmay be sold.
• Certification must be renewed every four years to remain current.
• Failure to have a certified representative may result in license renewaldelays, as well as, fines, suspensions or even revocation of your retail alcohol beverage license. Currently penalties for failure to comply are $100 for thefirst offense; and $500 fine or a suspension/revocation of the license, or both,for each subsequent offense.
• Temporary licenses (except those issued in St. Mary's County) and class E - steamboat, F - railroad and G - aircraft licenses are exempt from this mandate.