Bill > SB533

This bill amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage employee licensing regulations by adding an exemption that allows individuals whose names appear on a business entity's alcohol license to work on the premises without obtaining a separate employee license. The existing law requires most employees in establishments selling or serving alcohol to obtain an employee license, which involves being at least 16 or 18 years old (depending on the type of establishment), having a health card, and completing a training program conducted by the ABLE Commission (Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission) within 14 days of initial employment. The new provision specifically excludes business owners or primary license holders from needing an additional employee license to work in their own establishment. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, and continues to maintain existing provisions about employee licensing requirements for other types of workers in alcohol-related businesses, such as managers, mini-bar stockers, and service staff.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb533&Session=2600