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Connecticut Liquor Law Education Knowledge Quiz 2026

Since January 1, 2026, Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) requires liquor permit applicants, permittees and backer owners to complete its online Liquor Law Education Program. The program is aimed at permit holders and owners rather than individual servers, and DCP does not publish a test for it, so this is a knowledge quiz. Practice test 1 covers Connecticut rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across the U.S.

  • Alcohol server
  • Connecticut
  • 81 questions
  • Checked
  • Edited by A. Singh
  • Fact-checked October 17, 2026

Quick answer

It is run by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Liquor Control Division. Minimum age: 18 to sell or serve alcohol. Practise here for free with 81 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 17, 2026.

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  1. Question 1 of 21

    What is the name of Connecticut's required liquor training for new permit applicants, which started January 1, 2026?
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    Answer: A. The Liquor Law Education Program

    The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) requires the Liquor Law Education Program for liquor permit applicants, effective January 1, 2026.

  2. Question 2 of 21

    Which Connecticut agency runs the Liquor Law Education Program and issues liquor permits?
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    Answer: A. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Liquor Control Division

    DCP's Liquor Control Division issues liquor permits and requires the education program for applicants.

  3. Question 3 of 21

    Which types of liquor permit applicants must complete Connecticut's Liquor Law Education Program?
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    Answer: D. Applicants for on-premises and off-premises permits

    The program is for on-premises and off-premises permit applicants, meaning businesses that sell alcohol directly to consumers.

  4. Question 4 of 21

    A new Connecticut restaurant is owned by a company (the backer). Who must complete the Liquor Law Education Program?
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    Answer: C. The applicant, the permittee, the backer entity and all its individual owners

    DCP lists the applicant, the permittee, the backer entity and all individual owners, members or shareholders of the backer entity.

  5. Question 5 of 21

    Which filing made on or after January 1, 2026 triggers the Connecticut Liquor Law Education Program?
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    Answer: A. A Substitute Permittee application

    The program is required for new applications, Transfer of Interest or Stock filings, and Substitute Permittee applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026.

  6. Question 6 of 21

    Which topic does Connecticut's Liquor Law Education Program video cover?
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    Answer: C. Preventing sales to minors and overserving

    The video covers preventing sales to minors, overserving and limits on alcohol promotions, plus permit applications and ownership changes.

  7. Question 7 of 21

    How is Connecticut's Liquor Law Education Program delivered?
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    Answer: B. As an online training on the state's learning system

    Participants sign up on DCP's online learning system and complete the program as online training.

  8. Question 8 of 21

    After finishing the Liquor Law Education Program, what must each required person do?
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    Answer: D. Upload the completion certificate to eLicense

    Each required contact uploads a PDF (or a screenshot on mobile) of the certificate through eLicense License Maintenance, under Liquor Education Program.

  9. Question 9 of 21

    A bar held an active final liquor permit on January 1, 2026. Does it need the education program to renew?
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    Answer: D. No, active final permittees as of that date are exempt for renewal

    Anyone holding an active final permit on January 1, 2026 does not need the education video to renew.

  10. Question 10 of 21

    A business held an active provisional permit on January 1, 2026. What does it need to convert to a final permit?
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    Answer: A. No education is required to convert that provisional permit

    DCP says no education is required to convert a provisional permit that was active on January 1, 2026 to a final permit.

  11. Question 11 of 21

    Can DCP waive the Liquor Law Education Program requirement?
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    Answer: B. Yes, at its discretion, after a written request through eLicense

    DCP may waive the requirement at its discretion. Waiver requests must be in writing and can go through eLicense license maintenance.

  12. Question 12 of 21

    Which investor in a large backer company is given by DCP as an example of someone not required to complete the program?
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    Answer: A. An investor holding less than 5%

    DCP gives investors holding less than 5% of a large backer company as an example of people not required to complete it.

  13. Question 13 of 21

    You already finished the Liquor Law Education Program for another Connecticut permit. What can you do for a new application?
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    Answer: D. Reupload your original certificate

    A person who already completed the program as an owner or permittee under another license can reupload the original certificate.

  14. Question 14 of 21

    What is the minimum age to sell or serve alcohol in a Connecticut liquor-permitted business?
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    Answer: C. 18

    DCP says an employee must always be at least 18 to sell or serve alcoholic beverages.

  15. Question 15 of 21

    A Connecticut restaurant with a liquor permit wants to hire a 16-year-old busser. What does DCP say?
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    Answer: D. They may be employed at 16, but must be 18 to sell or serve alcohol

    Restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels and package stores may employ minors from 16, but no one under 18 may sell or serve alcohol.

  16. Question 16 of 21

    At what age may a Connecticut grocery store with a beer permit employ a minor?
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    Answer: D. 15

    DCP says grocery stores may employ minors from 15, but they must be 18 to sell or serve alcohol.

  17. Question 17 of 21

    Under Connecticut's Liquor Control Act, who is a minor?
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    Answer: A. Anyone younger than 21

    Section 30-1 defines a minor as any person younger than 21 years of age.

  18. Question 18 of 21

    Connecticut General Statutes section 30-86 prohibits selling or delivering alcohol to minors, intoxicated persons and which other group?
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    Answer: C. Habitual drunkards

    Section 30-86 is titled sale or delivery to minors, intoxicated persons and habitual drunkards prohibited.

  19. Question 19 of 21

    On the night clocks go back for daylight saving time, may a Connecticut bar stay open an extra hour?
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    Answer: A. No, bars may not remain open an extra hour

    DCP reminds permittees that the time change does not give them an extra hour of liquor service.

  20. Question 20 of 21

    When closing time arrives at a Connecticut bar, what does DCP say must stop?
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    Answer: D. All sales, consumption and presence of alcoholic drinks

    DCP says no more sales, consumption or presence of alcoholic beverages is allowed in the bar at closing time.

  21. Question 21 of 21

    Connecticut's Dram Shop Act (section 30-102) makes a liquor seller liable for what?
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    Answer: A. Damage caused by a person they sold alcohol to while intoxicated

    Section 30-102 is titled liquor seller liable for damage by intoxicated person, which is the basis of Connecticut's dram shop law.

What to know before the test

  • From January 1, 2026, on-premises and off-premises permit applicants must complete DCP's Liquor Law Education Program.
  • The applicant, the permittee, the backer entity and all individual owners of the backer must complete it for new applications, ownership transfers and substitute permittee filings.
  • The program is online. Each person uploads the completion certificate to eLicense.
  • Businesses that held an active final permit on January 1, 2026 do not need the program to renew.
  • Employees must be at least 18 to sell or serve alcohol.
  • At closing time, all sales, consumption and presence of alcohol must stop, and the daylight saving time change gives no extra hour.

Frequently asked questions

Do Connecticut bartenders and servers need a state alcohol certificate?

DCP's 2026 education requirement applies to permit applicants, permittees and backer owners, not to each server. Many employers require their own server training, so ask your employer.

Who must take the Liquor Law Education Program?

Applicants for on-premises and off-premises permits, the permittee, the backer entity and its individual owners, when they file a new application, an ownership transfer or a substitute permittee application on or after January 1, 2026.

Is there a test?

DCP does not publish a test or pass mark. You complete the online program and upload your certificate to eLicense.

How old do you have to be to serve alcohol in Connecticut?

At least 18. Restaurants may hire minors from 16 and grocery stores from 15 for other work.

I already have a permit. Do I need the program?

Not to renew, if your final permit was active on January 1, 2026. You may need it later for a new application or an ownership change.

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