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ServSafe Alcohol􀂥 is an approved program in Massachusetts.  \nThere are jurisdictions that may have their own guidelines or requirements.  \nServSafe Alcohol online and classroom can be used except for in City of Natick, Essex County-City of Haverhill & City of North Andover where there are different server training requirements.  \nMiddlesex county where Cambridge is located has training requirements & requires a certificate with expiration date. ServSafe Alcohol Online & Classroom can be used in Middlesex county and Cambridge.  \nIt is best to directly contact the county or municipal liquor authority where you operate an establishment to be aware of what is required in your location.  \nSTATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY:  \nMassachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission  \n95 Fourth Street Ste 3 Chelsea , Massachusetts 02150 Phone: 617-727-3040  \nFax: 617-727-1510  \nWebsite: [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/alcoholic-beverages-control-commission](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/alcoholic-beverages-control-commission)  \n[S](STATE LAWS:)[TATE](STATE LAWS:)[ L](STATE LAWS:)[AWS](STATE LAWS:)[:](STATE LAWS:)  \nThe laws of Massachusetts dealing with liquor are located at:  \n[https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter138](https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter138)","cbCaiuVWBUIbdCOz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuVWBUIbdCOz","pdf",49076,"English","# ServSafe Alcohol Program Overview\n## Regional Requirements and Exceptions\n## Compliance and Local Authority Contact Information\n## State Regulatory Resources","[{\"question\":\"Is alcohol service training mandatory in Massachusetts?\",\"answer\":\"In Massachusetts, responsible alcohol service training is considered voluntary at the state level, though local jurisdictions may impose their own specific requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"Can ServSafe Alcohol be used in all Massachusetts locations?\",\"answer\":\"ServSafe Alcohol is widely accepted; however, it cannot be used to meet specific training requirements in the City of Natick, the City of Haverhill, or the City of North Andover.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I find the official state liquor laws for Massachusetts?\",\"answer\":\"The state laws regarding liquor are codified under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which can be accessed through the official Massachusetts legislature website.\"}]","ServSafe Alcohol Program Roll-Out Guidelines - Massachusetts | PDF",1790921909]