IL Alcohol Server flashcards

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BASSET

Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training; Illinois' mandatory responsible-serving program for on-premise alcohol sellers and servers, requiring an approved course and exam.

BASSET certificate validity

A BASSET certificate is valid for three years from completion; renewal requires completing an approved course again before the expiration date.

BASSET course length

An approved BASSET course lasts at least four hours and covers alcohol effects, intoxication recognition, ID checking, Illinois liquor laws, and intervention techniques.

BASSET provider approval

Only courses from Illinois Liquor Control Commission-approved providers satisfy the BASSET requirement; certificates from unapproved programs are not valid.

BASSET recordkeeping

Employers must keep proof of each employee's BASSET certification and make it available for inspection by the ILCC or local liquor control authorities.

Illinois drinking age

The legal drinking age in Illinois is 21; selling or serving alcohol to anyone under 21 is prohibited regardless of appearance.

Acceptable IDs

Valid Illinois driver's license or state ID, valid out-of-state driver's license or ID, valid U.S. passport or passport card, and valid foreign passport.

Under-21 Illinois ID

Illinois licenses and IDs issued to persons under 21 are vertical and carry a red banner reading "UNDER 21 UNTIL" with the date the holder turns 21.

Expired ID rule

Expired identification is not acceptable proof of age; the seller should refuse the sale and request another valid form of identification.

ID verification steps

Compare the photo to the customer's face, confirm the birth date arithmetic, check physical description, and inspect security features such as holograms and microprint.

False ID red flags

Altered birth year, peeling laminate, mismatched fonts, photo that does not match the presenter, or a customer volunteering an unsolicited birth date.

BAC legal presumption

Illinois presumes intoxication for driving at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher; under-21 drivers face zero tolerance above 0.00%.

Physical intoxication signs

Slurred speech, bloodshot or watery eyes, loss of coordination, swaying, stumbling, and slowed reactions indicate possible intoxication and require stopping service.

Behavioral intoxication signs

Loud or aggressive talk, inappropriate behavior, drowsiness, vomiting, and confusion about time or place are behavioral indicators of intoxication.

Standard drink equivalence

12 oz regular beer at about 5% ABV, 5 oz wine at about 12% ABV, and 1.5 oz distilled spirits at about 40% ABV contain roughly equal alcohol.

Impairment risk factors

Empty stomach, fatigue, illness, medication, low body weight, and rapid drinking increase impairment and call for slower, more cautious service.

Over-service prevention

Count drinks, pace service, offer food and water, slow or stop service when signs appear, and arrange safe transportation for impaired patrons.

Refusal script

State the policy plainly, such as "I can't serve you without valid ID," avoid arguing, and call a manager if the customer persists.

Minor purchase attempt

Refuse the sale, do not facilitate further use of a false ID, and notify the manager; a false ID does not excuse the sale.

Intoxicated patron driving

Do not allow an intoxicated person to drive; offer a taxi, rideshare, or a sober friend, and involve a manager if needed.

Required signage

Licensees must post signs warning that selling alcohol to a person under 21 is a criminal offense and that minors may not purchase alcohol.

Liquor Control Act citation

The Illinois Liquor Control Act is codified at 235 ILCS 5 and governs manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic liquor.

ILCC authority

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission administers the Liquor Control Act, licenses premises, and enforces compliance alongside local liquor commissioners.

Minor possession exception

Illinois law allows limited exceptions to the ban on minor possession and consumption, including religious purposes and lawful employment-related service.

Underage sale penalty

Selling alcohol to a person under 21 is a criminal offense and may result in fines, license suspension, or revocation for the licensee.

Dram shop liability

A licensee may be civilly liable for injuries caused by an intoxicated patron it served, including harm from drunk driving after leaving the premises.

ILCC rules citation

ILCC rules implementing the Liquor Control Act appear in Title 77 of the Illinois Administrative Code, Part 1800 et seq.

License display duty

Licensees must display their license conspicuously at the licensed premises and keep it available for inspection by authorities.

Recordkeeping duty

Licensees must maintain sales, inventory, and employee certification records and produce them on request by ILCC investigators or local authorities.

Inspection cooperation

Licensees must cooperate with ILCC and local inspections and report changes in ownership or management to the appropriate authority.

Employee supervision duty

A licensee is responsible for the conduct of servers, bartenders, and door staff and must ensure their compliance with alcohol laws.

Written service policies

Licensees should maintain written policies on ID checking, refusal of service, and intervention, and must train staff on those policies.

Incident documentation

Maintaining incident logs, refusal records, and training documentation helps a licensee demonstrate due diligence in any ILCC inquiry.