Under AB 1221 and Title 4 CCR §165, a newly hired bartender must complete RBS certification within how many days of their first date of employment?
Explanation
AB 1221 (signed 2017, effective July 1, 2022) and Title 4 CCR §165 require all alcohol servers, bartenders, managers, and persons who check IDs at on-premises ABC-licensed establishments to be RBS-certified within 60 calendar days of their first date of employment in that capacity. Employers who allow uncertified servers to continue serving past day 60 risk ABC disciplinary action. The 30, 45, and 90-day periods are incorrect.
Law Reference: AB 1221 (2021); Title 4 CCR §165This topic, taught in full in the California RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) guide. California RBS — Responsible Beverage Service Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $9.99 · 14-day refund →
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