Even though the Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) Program is not mandatory in the State of Illinois, many businesses throughout the state participate in the training.

BASSET training teaches interpersonal skills necessary to discourage over consumption and provides servers with a number of alternatives to alcohol when dealing with a patron who is visibly intoxicated. The program also emphasizes responsible serving practices by preventing intoxicated individuals from driving. In addition, the program provides a skill necessary to carefully validate ID's to prevent underage drinking which in turn leads to less drunk drivers.

Furthermore, other benefits exit for BASSET participants. Liquor establishments can also have their insurance rates reduced by requiring their employees to attend a BASSET training course. As additional liquor licensees support the BASSET Program more communities and local liquor establishments will become safer places.

All documents available for download on this system are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

BASSET License Application
The fee is $250 and is effective for one year.

Browse the BASSET Rules and Regulations

Download BASSET Rules and Regulations

BASSET Directory
Browse the list of licensed BASSET trainers in your area by city.

Download BASSET directory (BASSET list)
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