FORT MILL, S.C. — Small bars and restaurants across South Carolina say they’re facing yet another challenge as they continue to navigate rising costs and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
As many establishments struggle with skyrocketing liquor liability insurance premiums, a new state mandate will soon require all alcohol servers and managers to complete state-approved alcohol server training.
Under the new requirement, anyone currently serving alcohol for on-premises consumption must obtain certification by March 2, or businesses could face penalties. Supporters say the mandate is designed to improve public safety and reduce alcohol-related incidents but small business owners say it adds pressure to an industry already stretched thin…