Requirements for certification

In order to qualify for and maintain certification as a responsible vendor, the vendor shall comply with all of the following: (1) Enrollment in the program and written verification to the commissioner that the vendor has read and understands a responsible vendor handbook, and any periodic amendments thereto, which handbook shall be developed, published, and distributed by the program administrator and approved by the commissioner. (2) Successful completion of all required server or security personnel training courses offered by an approved provider by each server or security personnel within forty-five days after commencing employment and the securing and maintaining of a valid server permit. Server permits shall be valid for a period of four years and shall be issued and renewed in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner. (3) Attendance at a refresher course by each server or security personnel at least once every four years as scheduled by any approved provider, which course shall include the dissemination of new information relating to the program subject areas as set forth in R.S. 26:933. (4) Maintenance of training verification records of its employees. (5) The posting of signs on the vendor's premises informing customers of the vendor's policy against selling alcoholic beverages to underage or intoxicated persons if required by law or selling tobacco products to underage persons.