Division of Alcoholic beverages and tobacco

Responsible Vendor Information

Responsible vendor training is a program offered to servers at bars and restaurants. Instruction is provided by private vendors who present course materials and encourage good management policy formation. Vendors learn the laws and policies regarding serving underage patrons and serving intoxicated patrons. The effects of the training include fewer underage sales of alcohol, fewer DUI fatalities in states where training is offered, and more successful compliance with state statutes on the part of servers, who are more professional and knowledgeable when serving alcohol to patrons. Vendors who successfully complete training and maintain compliance may receive a reduction in their liability insurance premiums.

The Florida Statutes that pertain to Responsible Vendor Training are Chapters 561.701, 561.702, 561.703, 561.705, and 561.706.

Division personnel use a Responsible Vendor Qualifications Checklist for determining the degree to which a licensed vendor has met the qualifications described in Section 561.705, Florida Statutes. (Note: MS Word is required to view and print the checklist)

For additional information regarding Responsible Vendor Training, please contact Lt. Jeff Yonce at 850.488.2897 or by email - jeff.yonce@dbpr.state.fl.us.