Serving Alcohol Responsibly to Your Guests November 18, 2014 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Heartland Payment Systems is the Lead Sponsor of all RES events. The ORA Restaurant Education Series (RES) provides members free access to educational events that help them sustain and grow their businesses and are developed based on member feedback. RES events support a key ORA initiative: the education of our members.
We at the ORA understand that, if you have a liquor license, alcohol service is an important part of your business and especially at this time of the year. Therefore, it is important to know what will help ensure that your staff safely and responsibly serves alcohol to your guests. Improper staff training may lead to workers’ compensation claims or worse, the loss of your liquor license or your business. The ORA is your resource for professional education, in this subject area and in many others. Register for this Nov. 18 webinar to learn from and have your questions answered by experts.
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Serving Alcohol Responsibly to Your
GuestsNovember 18, 2014
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Heartland Payment Systems is the
Lead Sponsor of all RES events.
The ORA Restaurant Education Series (RES) provides
members free access to educational events that help
them sustain and grow their businesses and are
developed based on member feedback. RES events
support a key ORA initiative: the education of our
members.
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Submit questions
Questions addressed at the end of today’s session
Everyone will receive an email with a link to view a recorded version of today’s session
Your feedback is important! A survey will pop up after the close of the webinar. Please complete it.
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Your Speakers
Eric Wolf
Ohio Department of
Public Safety,
Ohio Investigative Unit
Shellie O’Toole
Ohio Restaurant
Association
Brad Toft
Kinker-Eveleigh
Insurance Agency
Gary Gillett
Gary Gillett Law Office
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Ohio Agencies Involved With
Liquor Permits and Frequent
Violations
Eric W. Wolf
Enforcement Commander
Ohio Investigative Unit
1970 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 644-2415
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Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Liquor Control
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Ohio Investigative Unit
Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Ohio Liquor Control Commission
Ohio Agencies
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Responsible for controlling the manufacture,
distribution, and sale of all alcoholic beverages in Ohio.
The Division is the State’s sole purchaser & distributor
of spirituous liquor.
Process the issuance and renewal of over 24,000
permits - including manufacturers, distributors, and
retailers.
Spirituous liquor is sold through over 450 liquor
agencies (private businesses contracted with the
Division).
Division of Liquor Control
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Enforcement of Ohio’s liquor laws and
regulations at licensed and non-licensed
locations.
Investigation of USDA SNAP Program (Food
Stamp) violations.
Investigating tobacco sales violations.
Ohio Investigative Unit
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Responsible for the prosecution of all
violations/citations before the Liquor Control
Commission.
Schedules all hearings before the Commission.
Represents the Division of Liquor Control on any
appeals of division decisions before the LCC.
Represents the Commission on any appeals of commission decisions through the court system.
Attorney General’s OfficeLiquor Unit
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A neutral and independent agency comprised of three
members appointed by the Governor.
The Commission hears citation cases concerning
alleged violations of Ohio’s liquor laws and rules.
The Commission considers the merits of each case and
has the authority to suspend or revoke the liquor permit
if it finds the permit holder guilty. They can also impose
a monetary fine in lieu of suspension and /or revocation.
In addition, the commission hears appeals.
The commission has general policy-making powers
regarding production, sales, advertising, etc.
Ohio Liquor Control Commission
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Minors
Sale or Furnishing Alcohol to Underage
[ORC 4301.69(A)]
Allowing Underage to Possess / Consume
Alcohol [ORC 4301.69(B)]
Good Faith Acceptance of False Identification [ORC 4301.639]