Prevent Underage Sales Training Packet
The Prevent Underage Sales Training packet includes a 20-minute video, a suggested implementation plan, a pre- and post-test, answers to the tests, seller/server first offense penalties, instruction on how to properly check IDs and spot fake IDs, policies and procedures to prevent underage alcohol purchases, manager responsibilities, additional resources, and an evaluation.
If you would like a copy or addition information, please send an e-mail to education@abc.virginia.gov or call (804) 213-4688.
Training Packet Download
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Who Can Benefit from this Training?
We recommend this training for any and all of the sellers/servers and managers in establishments such as the following:
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Convenience stores
- Grocery stores
- Specialty wine shops
- ABC Stores
What Materials are Included
- Suggested implementation of the training
- "Responsible Alcohol Sales for Virginia Licensees" video
- Pre-test and post-test regarding the video
- Answer sheet to the pre- and post-tests
- Seller/server first offense penalties
- Quick: Do the math - are they legal?
- Policies and procedures to prevent underage alcohol purchases
- Manager responsibilities
- Materials available to you as a licensed establishment
- Evaluation of the program
How to Implement the Program
The following is a brief method for implementation of the training. A detailed model can be found on the "Suggested Implementation" page.
Have each employee:
- Take the pre-test to assess prior knowledge and any misconceptions they may have:
- Watch the 20-minute "Responsible Alcohol Sales for Virginia Licensees" video.
- Take the post-test to assess newly gained knowledge.
- Check the answers with the answer sheet provided in the packet.
- After implementation of this program, please fill out the evaluation and send it back to us. A prize will be awarded (via random selection) as a special acknowledgement for taking the time to fill out this form.
- If at any time you have questions regarding the training, please contact ABC's Education Section at (804) 213-4688 or you may also contact your ABC special agent at one of the regional offices.
This manual includes the necessary tools and information to help run and maintain an establishment in compliance with Virginia alcohol laws. We encourage you to use these materials and train each of your sellers/servers
Contact Information
ABC Education Section
(804) 213-4688
E-mail: education@abc.virginia.gov