TAM Card - Techniques of Alcohol Management Card Minors and Alcohol Questions and Answers

Question 1

A group of four guests who appear to be in their early twenties are seated in your section.
One person from the group orders a pitcher of beer for the entire table.
What is your legal obligation in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Request to see a valid, acceptable ID from every person at the table who will be consuming the beer.

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Serve the pitcher as long as the person who placed the order provides a valid ID.

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Only check the ID of the person who is paying the bill for the group.

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Ask the group verbally if everyone is over 21 before serving them.

Question 2

Under Nevada law, what is the criminal penalty for a first-time offense of selling or furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor, potentially punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail.

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A civil infraction with a maximum fine of $250.

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A verbal warning and mandatory re-training within 30 days.

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A gross misdemeanor with a mandatory 1-year suspension of the server's alcohol awareness card.

Question 3

A parent is dining with their 19-year-old son and orders a bottle of wine. The parent asks you to pour a glass for their son, stating it's permissible with parental consent. According to Nevada law, how must you respond?

Accepted Answer

Politely refuse to serve the son, explaining that state law prohibits you from furnishing alcohol to anyone under 21, regardless of parental consent.

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Serve the son, as parental permission provides a legal exception in licensed establishments.

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Serve the son, but only if the parent pours the wine from the bottle themselves.

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Ask to see the parent's ID to confirm they are the legal guardian before serving the son.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most effective legal defense for a server charged with selling alcohol to a minor?

Accepted Answer

Proving that they demanded, were shown, and reasonably relied upon a genuine-looking ID that indicated the patron was 21 or over.

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Stating that the minor was a regular customer who had previously shown valid ID.

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Explaining that the establishment was extremely busy, and the server was overwhelmed.

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Claiming the minor appeared to be well over the age of 21 based on their physical appearance.

Question 5

You are checking an ID that you identify as a fake. According to standard TAM® training, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse service, return the ID to the individual, and ask them to leave the premises.

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Confiscate the ID and tell the person you are calling the police.

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Serve the person but use the lowest proof alcohol available.

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Take the ID to your manager and ask them to make the final decision.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is generally TRUE regarding a minor's presence in a Nevada establishment that serves alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Minors are often permitted in the restaurant or dining area but are prohibited from loitering in the bar or lounge area.

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Minors are permitted to sit at the bar as long as they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Minors are never allowed on the premises of any establishment that holds a license to sell alcohol.

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Establishments with non-restricted gaming licenses are prohibited from allowing anyone under 21 on the premises.