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The State of Missouri Alcohol Responsibility Training (SMART) program is an interactive, web-based course<\/strong>. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is available free of charge<\/strong> to those who own or work for any Missouri establishment licensed to sell alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to access the SMART training program<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for setting up a SMART account <\/strong>(click here for a .pdf <\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here for Virtual SMART Live Opportunities!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SMART has a new look and new features!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Users can now retrieve their log in information online 24\/7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Users can now affiliate with multiple establishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Accounts are permanent, but users still need to renew certification every two years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Users can now translate the training into preferred language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    SMART will educate you and your employees about the following topics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Bars & Restaurants:<\/strong>
    Recognition of fake IDs
    Acceptable forms of identification
    Prevention of service to minors
    Typical signs of intoxication
    Advice on how to handle disorderly, intoxicated customers
    Laws and liability concerns related to serving underage or intoxicated customers<\/td>    		Retail Outlets:<\/strong>
    Recognition of fake IDs
    Acceptable forms of identification
    Prevention of service to minors
    Typical signs of 3rd party transactions
    Advice on how to prevent alcohol theft
    Laws and liability concerns related to selling to underage or intoxicated customers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Additional benefits of SMART<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Free to all participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • No classes to attend; SMART is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere with an internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Excellent for training staff quickly in high-turnover environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Annual credit on liquor liability insurance with 100% employee certification*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco fully supports the SMART program, and participation in this program will be considered when determining the extent of the retailer\u2019s efforts to prevent violations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      *Discount only through participating insurance companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What people are saying…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Due to my busy schedule, I don\u2019t have the time to personally train all of my employees the way I would like. An online program like SMART provides them with excellent education on alcohol-related issues, but allows me the time to run the rest of my business\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      -Dana Jenkins, Owner, Fas Gas Convenience Stores – Sikeston, MO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      \u201cWith an online service such as SMART we will all be on the same page for continuing education on alcohol and the problems that come along with serving alcohol\u201d. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      -Richard King, The Blue Note – Columbia, MO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      \u201cSMART is a great program, and it really prepares servers to handle difficult alcohol-related situations that often occur on the job.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      -Kristin Kozminske, Server, Flat Branch Pub & Brewing – Columbia, MO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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