The City of Chula Vista adopted a Responsible Alcoholic Beverage Service Ordinance in June 2014. The ordinance requires Chula Vista on-sale alcohol retail licensees and their employees to complete a certified training course in alcohol service every four years. The course teaches ABC and DUI laws, liability, recognizing signs of intoxication, refusing sales, guest safety, checking identification, and recognizing false identification. The due date for completing training is six months after hiring a new employee or opening a new business, whichever date is earliest.

 
Where is training offered?

Free Training Option
Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) training is offered free of charge by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) at locations throughout San Diego County.

👉 View Upcoming LEAD Training Dates and Register

Additional Training Options
The ABC website also provides a list of approved fee-based Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training programs.

👉 View ABC-Approved RBS Training

Important Links:

• Business Compliance Form
• Responsible Beverage Service Requirements – Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 8.27 (Current Law)
• Responsible Beverage Service Ordinance (Adopted 2014) – Establishing Ordinance
• Frequently Asked Questions