Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 5.222 - Online training program approval process(a) The online training program must be based on the PLCB's standard curriculum or an alternative curriculum that has been approved by the PLCB. (1) Within 120 days of receiving the standard curriculum or approval to use an alternative curriculum, the applicant shall provide the PLCB with access to the proposed online training web site, including necessary login information for the purpose of viewing content and testing the web site.(2) If the applicant requires more than 120 days to provide the PLCB with access to the proposed online training web site, the applicant may request an extension in writing, by letter or by e-mail. The PLCB may grant a 30-day extension for temporary, nonrecurring exigencies, such as instructor illness or family emergency, bad weather or other circumstances beyond the instructor's control.(3) If the applicant does not provide the PLCB access to the proposed online training web site by the deadline provided by the PLCB, the application will be denied and no refund will be given to the applicant.(b) Upon receipt of the applicant's proposed online training program, the PLCB will review and test the proposed online training program. While the online training program is under review by the PLCB, the applicant may not advertise the availability of the online training program or provide public access to the online training program.(c) The PLCB will determine whether an applicant's online training program meets the minimum standards set forth in § 5.223 (relating to minimum standards of the online training program).(d) After the initial evaluation, the PLCB will, if necessary, notify the applicant of any required changes that need to be made to the online training program. The applicant will have 60 days from the date of the notification to complete the required changes to the online training program and provide access to the PLCB for a second evaluation of the online training program.(e) After the second evaluation, the PLCB will, if necessary, again notify the applicant of any required changes that need to be made to the online training program. The applicant will have 30 days from the date of the notification to complete the required changes to the online training program and provide access to the PLCB for a final evaluation of the online training program. (1) If the online training program still requires changes after the third submission to the PLCB, the PLCB will send a notice to the applicant by United States mail that the online training program will not be approved and that the application is closed. No refund will be given to the applicant.(2) The PLCB will not accept, for a minimum of 1 year from the date of the notice advising the applicant that the application was closed, another application for online training program approval from the applicant. Applications will only be accepted during a period of open enrollment, which shall be posted on the BAE's page on the PLCB's web site. See § 5.221(a) (relating to online training provider application).(f) If the applicant meets the minimum requirements and the PLCB has approved that person's proposed online training program, the PLCB will issue to the online training provider a notice of authorization.(g) The period of authorization shall be 1 year from the date of issuance of the notice of authorization. The renewal of authorization is addressed in § 5.225 (relating to renewal of authorization).The provisions of this §5.222 added August 27, 2021, effective 8/28/2021, 51 Pa.B. 5374.The provisions of this §5.222 added under sections 207(i) and 471.1 of the Liquor Code (47 P.S. §§ 2-207(i) and 4-471.1).