McMaster Signs Joint Resolution Extending Alcohol Server Training Deadline

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Following successful advocacy by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) along with pressure from area restaurants, Governor Henry McMaster has signed into law a joint resolution (H. 5261) extending the alcohol server training deadline. This extension to May 1, 2026, reflects our ongoing work at the State House to provide hospitality businesses with a manageable path toward compliance.

  • What This Means for local restaurants:
  • There is a new Deadline: All required staff must be trained by May 1, 2026.
  • Requirement: Training is mandatory for managers and any employee serving alcohol for on-premises consumption 10 hours or more per week.
  • Goal: These reforms aim to promote responsible service and mitigate rising insurance costs.