NAHCT Announces Leadership Transition
The National Association of Hospitality Compliance Trainers (NAHCT) announces a leadership transition effective May 1, 2026. Edward McLean, Founder and President of NAHCT, will be stepping down from his role to focus on the continued growth of his hospitality compliance training business and the development of an additional business venture. Since founding NAHCT, Edward has […]
Pennsylvania PLCB RUDD Grants (2026–2028): Funding Opportunity for Alcohol Education & Compliance Training Providers
PLCB Now Accepting Applications for Alcohol Education Grants (Deadline: March 20, 2026) The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now accepting applications for its Reducing Underage and Dangerous Drinking (RUDD) grants, which fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote responsible alcohol consumption by those of legal drinking age. For NAHCT […]
Delaware HB 212: Bartending at 18, Server Training Every 2 Years, and Why Delaware Must Open the Approved Provider Market
Delaware’s Proposed Bartending Bill (HB 212): What NAHCT Members Need to Know — and the Bigger Issue Delaware Must Fix NAHCT tracks legislative changes that impact hospitality compliance, alcohol service requirements, and responsible vendor training standards. Delaware currently has a bill moving through the legislature that includes several updates employers and compliance professionals should be […]
Florida Food Handler Training in 2026: Why the Approval Process Needs an Update
Florida’s Food Handler Training Approval System Is Frozen in 2004 — It’s Time to Modernize F.S. 509.049(3) Florida’s hospitality industry is one of the largest in the nation. Thousands of restaurants, bars, hotels, and food service operations rely on trained employees to protect public health and operate safely every day. But Florida’s current Food Service […]
Montana Legislature Approves Key Changes to Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service (RASS) Training
The Montana Department of Revenue has announced important upcoming changes to the state’s Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service (RASS) training requirements. Two recently signed bills — HB 157 and HB 196 — will bring updates to both the structure and content of RASS training programs across the state. House Bill 157 (Effective January 1, 2026) […]
Washington LCB Announces Update to Acceptable Forms of ID for MAST Programs
Effective November 8, 2025, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) has announced an amendment to WAC 314-11-025, adding two new forms of acceptable identification that may be used to verify age for alcohol service. The update impacts all Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) providers, who must revise their course materials to reflect these […]
Arizona Updates Title 4: What Training Providers Need to Know
The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) has announced updates to Title 4, with new provisions taking effect September 26, 2025. Training providers must review these changes and submit updated syllabi, exams, and course materials to the DLLC by September 15, 2025. Below is a breakdown of the main legislative updates, what they […]
South Carolina Overhauls Alcohol Server Training Requirements Under H.3430
On May 12, 2025, South Carolina enacted H.3430, a sweeping liquor liability reform and alcohol server certification law. This new law represents a complete shift in how alcohol server training is regulated in the state, and it directly impacts training providers, licensees, and employees working in on-premises establishments. What’s Changed? Previously, a number of training […]
Washington State Regulatory Updates: Key Changes for Alcohol and Cannabis Licensees in 2025–2026
The Washington State Legislature has passed a series of bills that will significantly impact alcohol and cannabis licensees, compliance trainers, and hospitality operators. Most of these new laws take effect on July 27, 2025, with additional provisions beginning in January 2026. The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has released official summaries of these bills, available […]
Important Update: TABC Launching New Seller/Server School Management System
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is retiring its legacy VERSA system and launching the new Seller/Server School Management System (SMS). This transition will affect every approved seller/server training provider in Texas. The new platform is designed to centralize and simplify applications, renewals, fees, certification numbers, and compliance reporting — all in one place. Key […]