Employee Qualifications

If I get a DUI, can I still work at a retail liquor store, drinking establishment or club?

Yes, as long as it is not a felony DUI conviction. However, individuals employed as servers, bartenders or managers at on-premise licenses (such as clubs or drinking establishments) cannot have three or more convictions for alcohol related offenses (including DUIs) or two or more convictions of a “furnishing to a minor” offense within the last five years.

Will a felony conviction prevent me from obtaining a liquor license or being employed by a liquor licensee?

Yes, owners or employees who serve, mix or dispense alcohol cannot have a felony conviction of any type.

Is there a time limit on felony convictions?

No, a felony must be expunged to work as an employee who serves, mixes and dispenses alcohol or manages employees who handle alcohol.

What is the minimum age limit to serve (bring drinks to tables) alcoholic liquor in a drinking establishment or club?

The minimum age is 18 years old.

What is the minimum age limit to mix or dispense (opening or pouring) alcoholic liquor in a drinking establishment or club?

The minimum age is 21 years old.

What is the minimum age limit to bus tables, work in a kitchen or perform janitorial duties in a drinking establishment or club?

There is not any minimum age limit under Kansas law.

What is the minimum age to sell alcoholic liquor or CMB at a retail liquor store or CMB retailer?

Retail liquor store employees must be at least 21 years old. CMB retailer employees must be at least 18 years old to conduct the sale.