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Training certification is valid for 4 years.  \nThe ServSafe Alcohol􀂥 Program is approved for use in Maryland.  \nState approved instructors must have an alcohol awareness instructor permit prior to teaching any classes. The cost of the permit is $5.00 and the form can be found at  \n[http://compnet.comp.state.md.us/Motor_Fuel__Alcohol_and_Tobacco_Tax/Alcohol_and_Tob](http://compnet.comp.state.md.us/Motor_Fuel__Alcohol_and_Tobacco_Tax/Alcohol_and_Tob)[acco_Tax/Static_Files/Alcohol_Tax/Forms/ATT753fi.pdf](acco_Tax/Static_Files/Alcohol_Tax/Forms/ATT753fi.pdf The NRA must also sign off on the)[ The NRA must also sign off on the](acco_Tax/Static_Files/Alcohol_Tax/Forms/ATT753fi.pdf The NRA must also sign off on the)[ ](acco_Tax/Static_Files/Alcohol_Tax/Forms/ATT753fi.pdf The NRA must also sign off on the)[application before any teaching can begin. Instructors must ensure the training lasts at least](application before any teaching can begin. Instructors must ensure the training lasts at least)[ ](application before any teaching can begin. Instructors must ensure the training lasts at least)[4 hours in order to be in compliance.](4 hours in order to be in compliance.)  \nIn Howard, Montgomery, Kent and Washington Counties, the licensee or designated supervisory employee must be certified in an approved alcohol awareness training program and must be present on the premises during all hours that alcohol is served or sold. With the exception of Montgomery County, the aforementioned counties allow the certified employee to be away from the premises for no more than 2 hours, only for valid personal or business reasons or emergencies. The licensee must keep a record of such absences in the form required by the Board of License Commissioners.  \nLicensees in Hartford County are required to be certified, or designate a supervisory employee to be certified, by an approved alcohol awareness training program. The certified employee must be on premises at all hours that alcohol is served or sold.  \nSTATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY:  \nComptroller of Maryland  \nRegulatory and Enforcement Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau  \n80 Calvert Street, Room 310 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Phone: 410-260-7314 Fax (410) 974-3201  \nEmail: [att@comp.state.md.us](att@comp.state.md.us)  \nWebsite: [http://compnet.comp.state.md.us/](http://compnet.comp.state.md.us/)  \n[S](STATE LAWS:)[TATE](STATE LAWS:)[ L](STATE LAWS:)[AWS](STATE LAWS:)[:](STATE LAWS:)  \nThe Maryland laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages are located at.  \n[http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/laws/permitting/](http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/laws/permitting/)","cbCaigHwotHsBVsF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigHwotHsBVsF","pdf",87794,"English","# Program Roll-Out Guidelines\n## Certification and Program Requirements\n## Instructor Permit and Approval Steps\n## County-Specific On-Premises Rules\n## State Liquor Authority Contact Information","[{\"question\":\"How long is Maryland alcohol awareness training certification valid?\",\"answer\":\"Certification is valid for 4 years.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the requirements for instructors before teaching in Maryland?\",\"answer\":\"State approved instructors must have an alcohol awareness instructor permit, obtain NRA sign-off on the application, and ensure the training lasts at least 4 hours.\"},{\"question\":\"Do certified employees need to be on premises during alcohol service or sales in all Maryland counties?\",\"answer\":\"Many counties require presence during all hours alcohol is served or sold, and some allow limited absences (up to 2 hours) with records of the absences; Hartford County requires the certified employee on premises at all hours.\"}]","Maryland Alcohol Awareness Program Roll-Out Guidelines | PDF",1790922940]