A couple years ago I talked about how the City Council of National City passed an ordinance that required alcohol servers in bars and restaurants to take special training. Well, now that idea has spread to other parts of San Diego County. The North Inland Community Prevention Program (NICPP) is pushing for this same type of ordinance for the city of San Marcos. Certification training for alcohol servers are currently taking place in Poway and Solana Beach as well.The NICPP director, Clark Kiser, has discovered that Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos have become popular areas for excessive drinking. Additionally, several bars and restaurants in San Marcos have been identified as places where people have had drinks before being arrested for a DUI.
The state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) department offers free responsible beverage sales and service certification training and classes last three to four hours. The two-year grant pulls together experts who review and update standards for Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program curriculum.
Having this type of ordinance in all areas of San Diego certainly would be ideal, however, it's nice to see that some cities are taking steps to promote safety on the highways and a better quality of life.
Source: Today's Local News
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