ProServe Liability and Legal Consequences

Question 1

What legal concept can hold a licensee responsible for harm caused to a third party by an intoxicated patron they served?

Accepted Answer

Host liability

Answer

Mutual liability

Answer

Self-liability

Answer

Assumed risk

Question 2

Which body is responsible for enforcing the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act?

Accepted Answer

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC)

Answer

Alberta Health Services

Answer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Answer

Alberta Justice Department

Question 3

What is a licensee's primary 'duty of care' under Alberta law regarding alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to patrons and the public

Answer

To maximize sales while remaining within legal limits

Answer

To report all incidents to the AGLC within 24 hours

Answer

To employ only ProServe-certified staff at all times

Question 4

What legal defence is available to a server who took all reasonable steps to prevent serving an intoxicated patron?

Accepted Answer

Due diligence

Answer

Assumed risk

Answer

Force majeure

Answer

Statutory immunity

Question 5

Which action BEST demonstrates due diligence in responsible alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

Keeping written records of service refusals and intoxication incidents

Answer

Offering free non-alcoholic beverages to all patrons

Answer

Posting signs about drunk driving laws at the entrance

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Installing surveillance cameras throughout the venue

Question 6

If a patron leaves a licensed establishment visibly intoxicated and later causes a car accident, which parties could face legal liability?

Accepted Answer

Both the server who served them and the licensee

Answer

Only the intoxicated patron

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Only the licensee who owns the establishment

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Only the server who directly poured the drinks

Question 7

What type of legal action involves a victim suing an establishment for damages resulting from being served while intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Civil lawsuit

Answer

Criminal prosecution

Answer

Administrative appeal

Answer

Regulatory complaint