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With College Students Returning to Campus for the Fall Semester, Be Extra Vigilant in Checking ID’s

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teen drinkingUnderage drinking is a serious concern in Nevada, and police agencies across the state are working to remind retailers, alcohol servers, and teens that if they do not abide by the laws, they will face consequences. Students are returning to classes for the Fall semester. Many young adults are moving in to dorms and living on their own for the first time. For many, that means a new sense of freedom.

Many students will be busy adjusting to their new schedules, making new friends, and in many cases, partying around and off campus.  A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that almost 38% of young adults Nevada have engaged in binge drinking (SAMHSA). If you work selling or serving alcoholic beverages, be on the lookout for underage drinkers, and make sure to always check for valid identification. Additionally, remember to keep a close eye on patrons and make sure no one is over-served. Even adults ages 21 and over need to be monitored closely to keep things safe. For more tips on stopping underage drinkers, read our blog post, “A Dangerous Cocktail –Teen Drinking.”

Police are stepping up their patrols around the state. Don’t forget, alcohol education in mandatory in both Clark and Washoe counties. In addition to online and classes in Las Vegas, TAM® of Nevada is able to conduct alcohol awareness online course proctoring in Reno, and offers courses for individuals once a month in Mesquite.

Who Needs a TAM® Card?

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TAM_Card_Larger_RoundAre you looking for a job in the service industry in Las Vegas, Nevada? Show employers you’re ready to get to work, and serious about finding a job, by getting your TAM® Card.

Before working in Nevada in the hotel, gaming, food and beverage industries, it may be mandatory for you to have a TAM® Card. The big question is, who exactly needs a TAM Card?

  1. Anyone, working at any venue, who sells or serves alcohol to the public.
  2. Security guards who work at those venues.
  3. Clerks and cashiers at retail stores that sell sealed alcoholic beverages.
  4. Anyone selling or serving alcoholic beverages at a festival or special event, even if it is just for one night.

Our customers often ask about age requirements too. You must be at least 16 years old to get a TAM Card. In Nevada, individuals 16 – 17 years of age may act as a cashier and ring up an order for sealed alcohol if they employed at a retail store and supervised by an adult (age 18+). To serve alcohol, a person must be 21 or older. County and city laws may be stricter.

With enforcement efforts on the rise, why risk having trouble with something like not being properly trained and certified? Local police agencies in Nevada have been increasing their decoy operations and busting establishments and their employees for selling alcohol to minors. Additionally, if someone is busted serving alcohol to a minor, one of the first things law enforcement may do is check their alcohol awareness card to verify that it is valid. Don’t wait – sign up for the only official online alcohol awareness course, and get your TAM Card today.

TAM of Nevada Memorial Day Hours – Office Closed Monday May 27

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Holiday hoursOur office will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Please see below for our holiday office hours. Our office will be closed Monday, May 27, and will re-open for normal business hours on May 28.

The online TAM course is still available 24/7 at http://www.tamnevda.com!

  • Saturday May 25 – Office open 8:30am-5:00pm. TAM class at 10:00am.
  • Sunday May 26 – Office Closed
  • Monday May 27 – Office Closed

Announcing TAM® of Nevada’s Quarterly Customer Survey Winner

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balloons_purpleCongratulations to Priscilla L. of Las Vegas, winner of our most recent quarterly gift card giveaway!

Have you recently finished an alcohol awareness class with TAM® of Nevada? If so, we’d like to hear from you! Here at the TAM® office, we look to our customers their feedback on our business – from start to finish.  As a token of thanks for participation, we enter survey respondents into a quarterly drawing for a $25 Amazon.com gift card prize.

If you’ve recently completed your TAM® course, we invite you to access the survey and submit your response before our next drawing. Let us know your favorite part of the training, what you’ve learned, your experiences with staff, or ask us any questions you might have.

Our customer satisfaction survey is available to both online and classroom students. Thank you again for choosing TAM for your alcohol awareness training. Remember to visit us on TAM of Nevada on Facebook and keep the conversation going.