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Responsible Alcohol Service & Liability Flashcards

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  1. What is 'dram shop liability' in the context of alcohol service?

    Answer: Legal liability imposed on establishments that serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or minors who then cause harm

    Dram shop laws hold alcohol-serving establishments legally responsible for injuries or damages caused by intoxicated patrons they over-served, creating financial and legal incentives for responsible service.

  2. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving in most US states?

    Answer: 0.08%

    The legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% in all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, established as the federal standard since 2000.

  3. Which of the following is a visible sign of intoxication that servers should watch for?

    Answer: Slurred speech, impaired coordination, and bloodshot eyes

    Physical signs of intoxication include slurred speech, loss of coordination, bloodshot or glassy eyes, loud or aggressive behavior, and difficulty focusing, all indicating the person should not be served more alcohol.

  4. What should a server do if a patron appears to be under 21 and orders an alcoholic beverage?

    Answer: Request a valid government-issued photo ID before serving

    Servers must check valid government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID) for anyone who reasonably appears to be under the legal drinking age before serving alcohol.

  5. What is the 'one drink per hour' guideline based on?

    Answer: The average rate at which the human body metabolizes one standard drink of alcohol

    The human liver metabolizes approximately one standard drink per hour. This guideline helps servers and patrons understand that consuming more than one drink per hour leads to increasing intoxication.

  6. What constitutes a 'standard drink' in the United States?

    Answer: 12 oz of beer (5% ABV), 5 oz of wine (12% ABV), or 1.5 oz of distilled spirits (40% ABV)

    A US standard drink contains approximately 14 grams (0.6 oz) of pure alcohol, equivalent to 12 oz of regular beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof spirits.