Bar Law and Liquor Regulations Flashcards
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What is the term for the legal principle that holds alcohol sellers responsible for harm caused by intoxicated customers?
Answer: Dram shop liability
Dram shop liability laws make bars, restaurants, and servers legally responsible for injuries or damages caused by patrons they over-served.
Which agency issues liquor licenses at the state level in the U.S.?
Answer: State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agency
Each state's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) board or commission issues and regulates liquor licenses within that state.
What is a 'variance' in liquor licensing?
Answer: Special permission to operate outside normal licensing rules
A variance is an official exception granted by a licensing authority allowing an establishment to deviate from standard regulations (e.g., extended hours).
What does 'over-service' mean in the context of bartending law?
Answer: Serving alcohol to a person who is already visibly intoxicated
Over-service refers to providing alcohol to a patron who is visibly intoxicated, which is illegal in most U.S. states and creates significant liability.
Which of the following is a common penalty for a bar that repeatedly violates liquor laws?
Answer: Suspension or revocation of the liquor license
Repeated violations of liquor laws can result in suspension or permanent revocation of an establishment's liquor license by the state ABC board.
In most U.S. states, what must a bartender do before serving a patron who appears to be approaching intoxication?
Answer: Offer food and water before any further alcohol
Best practice and many state guidelines recommend offering food, water, or non-alcoholic beverages before continuing or refusing alcohol service to slow intoxication.