Can I Opt Out of Receiving Notifications When My Alcohol Server’s Certification is Expiring?

Keeping track of your alcohol server’s RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification status is an important part of maintaining compliance with California regulations. The California RBS Portal helps manage this by sending notifications about upcoming certification expirations. However, if you prefer not to receive these notifications upon your server’s certifications expiring or other information coming from the ABC Portal, you have the option to opt out. 

How to Opt-Out of Expiration Notifications

1. Login to Your RBS Portal Account:

• Log into your account with administrative privileges. If you have an account without administrative privileges, you should not be receiving notifications about other server’s certification expirations, only yours.

2. Navigate to Your RBS Server Roster:

• Go to the section in the ABC Portal for managing your RBS server roster.

3. Uncheck the Opt-In Box:

• Find the “opt-in” box for notifications and uncheck it to stop receiving expiration alerts for your servers’ certifications.
• Repeat for each roster if you are managing multiple licenses or for only one if you want to receive notifications for other rosters. 

Why You Might Want to Opt-Out of Receiving Notifications

• Preference for Manual Tracking: Some administrators might prefer to manage certification expirations manually rather than relying on automated notifications from the ABC Portal. Opting out allows for a more hands-on approach to monitoring certification statuses.
• Reduced Email Volume: If you are receiving numerous notifications and prefer to limit email correspondence, opting out can help reduce the volume of incoming messages from ABC.
• Administrative Choice: In some cases, administrative preferences or policies may play a role in the decision to opt out of automated notifications.

Considerations Before Opting-Out

• Risk of Missing Expiration Dates: Without receiving these notifications, there is a risk of missing expiration dates, which could lead to non-compliance and potential legal issues for your servers and establishment. Ensure you have an alternative system in place for tracking certification statuses.
• Alternative Tracking Methods: Consider implementing other methods for tracking certifications, such as calendar reminders or periodic reviews of your RBS server roster in the RBS Portal.

How to Re-Enable Notifications From ABC

• Re-check Opt-In Box: Log back in to your account and re-check the opt-in box to start receiving notifications again.
• Contact Support: Reach out to the RBS Portal Support Team at rbstp@abc.ca.gov  for assistance if needed

Opting out of RBS certification expiration notifications is a process that can be managed through the California RBS Portal. By unchecking the opt-in box for each roster you manage, you can stop receiving these automated alerts. However, it’s important to carefully consider the implications of opting out of receiving notifications, such as the potential for missed expiration dates. 

Ensure you have a reliable system in place for tracking certification statuses if you choose to opt out emphasizes constant compliance with California’s responsible beverage service laws and regulations.