The Van Buren County SAFE Coalition is active in working
with businesses to ensure that they are aware of the Iowa law as it relates to the sale of
alcohol. They provide a variety of resources and assistance to any businesses
in Van Buren County, these resources include materials, trainings, and
assistance with policy change. The coalition also works closely with the Iowa
Alcoholic and Beverages division to ensure that all license regulations are
being met by license holders. Services are FREE and are provided at your
convenience.
MERCHANT ALCOHOL TRAINING
·
FREE to All
Businesses in Van Buren County
·
How to properly
check an ID
·
Examples of fake and
authentic forms of identification
·
Conveniently
located– within the county or at your place of business
·
“Could” lower your
dram insurance*
·
Information on
semi-annual compliance checks
· All Businesses and
employees completing the merchant training will receive certificates of
completion valid for two years.
*Each
insurance provider has their own policies– you need to check with your
insurance provider to determine the discount, if any.
FREE MATERIALS
·
Manager Training
Binders
·
“We Card” Calendars,
Stickers, Door Clings, Window Clings
·
ID card tip sheet
·
Laminated reference
sheets
·
Current laws and
fines– updated information on current Iowa Laws
·
Fact Sheets
·
Examples of fake and
authentic forms of identification
·
Resources for
identification checking machines
·
Need something? Just
ask– we can probably get it!
POLICY CHANGES
·
Ensure that the
patrons you are serving and selling
alcohol to are of legal age
·
The SAFE Coalition
can assist in:
o
Writing policies for
minors in establishments that serve alcohol
o
Providing signage to
ensure the policies are followed
o
Training of the
policies with all employees of the establishment
o
Developing policies
for underage drinking issues
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