Wis. Admin. Code § Tax 7.06 — Responsible beverage server training course standards

Tax 7.06(1) (1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set forth minimum standards and requirements for division approval of a responsible beverage server training course pursuant to ss. 125.17 (6) (a) and 125.175 (4) (a) , Stats. An approved course shall maintain the standards and requirements set forth under this section. The division may immediately revoke the approval of a course not maintaining such standards and requirements.

Tax 7.06(2) (2) General requirements.

Tax 7.06(2)(a) (a) In addition to par. (b) and sub. (3) , to obtain and maintain approval by the division, a responsible beverage server training course shall contain all of the following:

Tax 7.06(2)(a)1. 1. Tobacco, cigarette, and nicotine seller information that is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services pursuant to s. 134.66 (2m) , Stats.

Tax 7.06(2)(a)2. 2. Original content, except course creators are encouraged to extensively quote and paraphrase Wisconsin statutes, administrative rules, and guidance documents posted on the division’s website. A course provider may not copy, paraphrase, or reproduce content from another course or from any other 3rd party without express approval from the owner of the content. If using materials hosted on or produced by a 3rd-party platform, the course provider is accountable for the content and continuous availability.

Tax 7.06(2)(a)3. 3. Instructional narrative and interactive components throughout.

Tax 7.06(2)(a)4. 4. A citation to a reputable source such as a scholarly journal, government agency report, or similar verifiable source whenever using a statistic or anything posing or presented as a fact.

Tax 7.06(2)(a)5. 5. An exam that is comprehensive of the course material, including questions that specifically relate to Wisconsin statutes or administrative rules. Exam questions shall be rigorous enough that correct answers are not easily identified or answered by guessing. The successful passing threshold for the exam shall be at least 80 percent. The exam shall provide students with one opportunity to retake the test if they did not pass on their first attempt. After the completion of the exam, whether passing or failing, each student shall receive content domain scoring results reported and categorized by general course topics.

Tax 7.06(2)(a)6. 6. An approximate time of 4 hours or longer to complete.

Tax 7.06(2)(b) (b) Each course shall provide a certificate of completion to students that successfully complete the course. The certificate of completion shall contain all of the following:

Tax 7.06(2)(b)1. 1. The full name of the approved course provider, not the parent company or any other name.

Tax 7.06(2)(b)2. 2. A statement reading, “This certificate represents the successful completion of an approved Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages Responsible Beverage Server Course in compliance with secs. 125.04 (5) (a) 5., 125.17 (6), and 134.66 (2m), Wis. Stats.”

Tax 7.06(3) (3) Course content.

Tax 7.06(3)(a) (a) The course shall contain the primary elements of the booklet required under s. 125.045 , Stats., as determined by the division. Courses shall also review all key points of this chapter and ch. 125 , Stats., as determined by the division.

Tax 7.06(3)(b) (b) The course shall have curriculum covering the importance of responsible alcohol beverage service, the effects of alcohol beverages on the body, levels of intoxication, and techniques for controlling over-consumption and preventing intoxication.

Tax 7.06(3)(c) (c) The course shall provide instruction on verifying the identity and age of individuals. The course shall have a direct link and specific reference to the verification of identity and age section of the booklet required under s. 125.045 , Stats.

Tax 7.06(3)(d) (d) The course shall discuss business practices expected of retailers of alcohol beverages, including licensing and permitting requirements, the requirement to hold a Wisconsin seller’s permit, and registration with the federal alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau.