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Kentucky

Responsible Alcohol Management Regulations

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Disclaimer:

We're not lawyers—just friendly helpers! 🍻 This document isn’t intended to serve as legal advice. Alcohol laws are like recipes—every city, county, and state has its own unique regulations. For the most accurate guidance on local rules, reach out to your state liquor control board (they're the real experts here). While Certivance provides resources and keeps an eye on state-level regulations, always double-check with your local authorities—because even the best need a second opinion! 😉

Regulatory Contacts:

Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

500 Metro Street

Unit 2NE33

Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone

502-564-4850

Email:

Website:

Service Facts:

Legal Drinking Age

21

Age to Consume

21

Service to Minors

No

Employment of Minors

Yes

Age to Serve

20

Age to Sell

20

Age to Pour

20

Age to Sell Packaged Alcohol

20

State Training Program:

Kentucky's STAR (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) program is a voluntary, state-approved training initiative aimed at promoting responsible alcohol service. The program is designed to educate alcohol servers, sellers, and managers about the state's alcohol laws and best practices for preventing the sale of alcohol to minors and intoxicated individuals.

STAR training covers a variety of topics, including verifying IDs, recognizing signs of intoxication, handling difficult situations, and understanding Kentucky's alcohol-related regulations. While participation is not required by law, the program helps businesses reduce the risk of legal violations and improve safety by ensuring that employees are well-equipped to handle alcohol service responsibly.

State Program Facts:

Program Type

Voluntary (Some Counties Mandatory)

Training Requirements

Recommended for Servers/Sellers

Certification Expiration

3 Years

Other Links:

Ready to elevate your skills? Enroll in our state-approved Certified Alcohol Training course today and start your journey toward mastering responsible alcohol service and ensuring compliance! 🍻🎓

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