TAM Establishment Policies & Procedures 2

Question 1

Under Maryland law, what must an establishment do before implementing a new alcohol service policy?

Accepted Answer

Train all staff on the policy

Answer

All staff must be trained on new alcohol service policies before those policies are put into effect.

Question 2

A written house policy on alcohol service is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A set of enforceable standards that protect the establishment legally

Answer

A written house policy creates enforceable standards and provides legal protection by demonstrating responsible service practices.

Question 3

Which scenario best illustrates a 'last call' policy working correctly?

Accepted Answer

A manager announces last call 30 minutes before closing so staff can stop new drink orders

Answer

Announcing last call 30 minutes before closing gives staff time to complete service and prevents customers from ordering alcohol right before closing.

Question 4

An establishment's 'drink specials' policy should include which of the following restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Drink specials must not encourage excessive or rapid consumption

Answer

Maryland TAM standards prohibit promotions that encourage excessive or rapid alcohol consumption as they increase intoxication risk.

Question 5

Why should an establishment maintain a log of refusals of alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

To provide documentation of responsible service decisions if legally challenged

Answer

A refusal log serves as legal documentation that staff followed responsible service policies when denying alcohol to customers.

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TAM Establishment Policies & Procedures 2