TAM Card - Techniques of Alcohol Management Card Server Legal Liabilities Questions and Answers

Question 1

A server at a Las Vegas bar continues to serve a patron who is visibly intoxicated.
The patron later drives home and causes an accident that injures another person.
Under Nevada law, what is the civil liability of the bar?

Accepted Answer

The bar has no civil liability for injuries caused by the intoxicated adult patron.

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The bar is strictly liable for all damages caused by the intoxicated patron.

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The bar can be held liable only if the patron was a known habitual drunkard.

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The bar shares liability equally with the intoxicated patron.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios could result in criminal charges for a server in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Knowingly selling a six-pack of beer to a 20-year-old.

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Serving a visibly intoxicated person who has a designated driver.

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Accidentally overcharging a customer for a round of drinks.

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Refusing to serve a patron who is being disruptive.

Question 3

A patron you've never seen before orders a drink and presents a valid-looking out-of-state ID. You have some doubts, but you are very busy. What is your primary legal responsibility in this situation?

Accepted Answer

To exercise reasonable care in verifying the patron is at least 21 years old.

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To serve the customer quickly to keep the bar running efficiently.

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To ask for a second form of ID only if they look younger than 30.

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To accept the ID at face value unless it is obviously fake.

Question 4

While Nevada law generally protects licensed establishments from civil liability for serving intoxicated adults, a 'social host' (a private individual) can be held civilly liable if they:

Accepted Answer

Knowingly provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21 who then causes harm.

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Serve an obviously intoxicated adult guest at a house party.

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Charge a small cover fee at a private party where alcohol is served.

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Allow an adult guest to mix their own drinks to the point of intoxication.

Question 5

The legal consequences for a server who knowingly sells alcohol to a minor are considered what type of offense in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor, punishable by fines and/or potential jail time.

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A civil infraction, punishable only by a fine paid to the establishment.

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A felony, resulting in significant prison time.

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A federal offense, prosecuted by the U.S. government.

Question 6

A server's legal responsibilities regarding alcohol service are primarily dictated by:

Accepted Answer

Federal, state, and local laws.

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The individual policies of the casino or bar where they work.

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Recommendations from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

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Unwritten rules of the hospitality industry.