TAM Liability & Legal Consequences 2

Question 1

Under Maryland's dram shop liability, which party can typically sue an alcohol vendor after an injury caused by an intoxicated patron?

Accepted Answer

Third parties injured by the intoxicated person

Answer

Maryland dram shop law allows injured third parties — such as people hurt in a drunk-driving crash — to sue the establishment that over-served the at-fault patron.

Question 2

A server continues to pour drinks for a visibly intoxicated guest who later injures a pedestrian. Which legal concept most directly applies to the server's employer?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior (vicarious liability)

Answer

Under respondeat superior, an employer is liable for the negligent acts of employees committed within the scope of their employment.

Question 3

What is the maximum fine a Maryland licensee can face for a single violation of alcohol service laws?

Accepted Answer

$2,500

Answer

Maryland law allows fines up to $2,500 per violation for liquor license holders found in breach of alcohol service regulations.

Question 4

A bartender is criminally charged for serving alcohol to a minor. Which defense is LEAST likely to be accepted by a Maryland court?

Accepted Answer

The bartender was unaware the patron was under 21

Answer

Ignorance of a patron's age is not a valid defense in Maryland; servers are legally obligated to verify age before serving.

Question 5

Which Maryland agency is primarily responsible for investigating complaints against liquor license holders?

Accepted Answer

The local alcohol licensing board

Answer

Local alcohol licensing boards (boards of license commissioners) handle complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings for establishments in their jurisdiction.

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TAM Liability & Legal Consequences 2