Montana Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Requirements

• Licensees and covered employees who sell or serve alcohol must complete approved RASS responsible alcohol sales and service training
• Training must cover checking identification, recognizing intoxication, refusing service, and avoiding sales to minors
• Keep RASS completion records available for the Department of Revenue and law enforcement
• Refresh and re-certify training in line with Department of Revenue rules and license requirements

Key Standards

• Montana Code Annotated Title 16 (alcoholic beverages)
• Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division RASS rules
• Administrative Rules of Montana governing responsible alcohol sales and service training

Certification Details

• RASS certification is obtained after completing a Department of Revenue-approved course and assessment
• Certificates are tied to the individual server and the establishment's license
• Re-certification is required on the cycle set by the Department of Revenue

Penalties

• Selling or serving to a minor or an intoxicated person can bring criminal and civil liability
• License violations can result in fines, suspension, or revocation of the alcohol license
• Servers and licensees may face personal penalties for illegal sales

Requirements

• Complete approved food safety / food handler training where required by the local health jurisdiction
• Follow Montana's adopted FDA-based food code for safe handling, temperatures, and hygiene
• Ensure at least one certified food protection manager where required for the establishment type
• Maintain proof of training for health-inspector review

Key Standards

• Montana retail food code based on the FDA Food Code
• Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services food safety rules
• Local and county health jurisdiction food handler requirements

Certification Details

• Food handler training certificates issued after passing an approved course
• Certified Food Protection Manager credentials commonly valid for about 5 years
• Validity and exact requirements vary by local jurisdiction

Penalties

• Food-code violations can trigger fines, re-inspection, and permit action
• Critical or repeat violations may lead to establishment closure

Requirements

• Provide a workplace free of recognized hazards under the OSHA General Duty Clause
• Train employees on job-specific hazards such as hazard communication, PPE, and lockout/tagout where applicable
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (300/300A) where required
• Post required notices and report severe injuries and fatalities to OSHA

Key Standards

• Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (construction)
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Montana Department of Labor & Industry standards for public-sector employees

Certification Details

• No single statewide safety certificate; training depends on the applicable standard
• Document training completion and keep records accessible for OSHA inspections

Penalties

• OSHA serious violations can reach roughly $16,000 per violation, with willful or repeat violations far higher
• Failure to abate and recordkeeping violations carry additional penalties

Requirements

• Maintain a clear anti-harassment policy and complaint procedure
• Train employees and supervisors to recognize, report, and prevent harassment (recommended)
• Investigate complaints promptly and document outcomes
• Refresh training periodically to limit liability

Key Standards

• Federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Montana Human Rights Act
• EEOC and Montana Human Rights Bureau guidance on harassment prevention

Certification Details

• No state-mandated certificate; completion records support a good-faith defense
• Separate supervisor-level training is a recognized best practice

Penalties

• Harassment claims can result in EEOC or Montana Human Rights Bureau enforcement, lawsuits, and damages
• Lack of training and policy weakens an employer's legal defense