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How and when the permit holder trains his or her staff is left completely up to the permit holder. The Division suggests maintaining a record of employee training and certification, although it is not mandatory.  \nMitigating benefit: In considering whether to suspend or revoke a permit, or in issuing an order allowing a permit holder to elect to pay a fine, the liquor control commission shall consider whether the permit holder and the permit holder's employees have successfully completed an alcohol server training program.  \nSTATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY:  \nOhio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control 6606 Tussing Road Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 Phone: 614-644-2360  \nFax: 614-644-3166  \nEmail: [restep@notes.liquor.state.oh.us](restep@notes.liquor.state.oh.us)  \nWebsite: [https://www.com.ohio.gov/liqr/](https://www.com.ohio.gov/liqr/)  \n[S](STATE LAWS:)[TATE](STATE LAWS:)[ L](STATE LAWS:)[AWS](STATE LAWS:)[:](STATE LAWS:)  \nOhio’s liquor laws can be found on the Web at: -[http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4301](http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4301)","cbCairnMRXnYeVTj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairnMRXnYeVTj","pdf",152088,"English","# ServSafe Alcohol Program in Ohio\n## Training Requirements and Regulations\n## Legal Benefits of Certification\n## Contact Information and Resources","[{\"question\":\"Is alcohol server training mandatory in the state of Ohio?\",\"answer\":\"No, training in responsible alcohol service in Ohio is voluntary and is not regulated by the state.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Liquor Control Commission view alcohol training during permit reviews?\",\"answer\":\"The commission considers whether the permit holder and staff have successfully completed an alcohol server training program when determining whether to suspend or revoke a permit, or when allowing for a fine option.\"},{\"question\":\"Are permit holders required to notify the state when training staff?\",\"answer\":\"No, Ohio’s Division of Liquor Control does not require any forms or notifications when a permit holder decides to have staff certified in a training program.\"}]","ServSafe Alcohol Program Roll-Out Guidelines - Ohio | PDF",1790915044]