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3 Types of Illegal Alcohol Sales
1. Underage - guests under 21
2. Third Party - guests who are buying for someone underage
3. Visibly Intoxicated
2 Kinds of Law Covering Liability for Servers of Alcohol
1. Common Negligence Laws
2. Dram Shop Liability Laws
Common Negligence Laws
1. Not specific to alcohol
2. Can involve illegal alcohol sales
3. Based on Court Cases
4. Sets a standard for what "reasonable person would do"
5. Every jurisdiction
, Dram Shop Liability Laws
1. Specific to alcohol sales.
2. Applies to owners of license and their employees.
3. Explain expectations for preventing illegal alcohol sales
4. Set monetary limits for financial judgements in lawsuits
5. Some jurisdictions
local liquor board
government entity that regulates alcohol sales
Reasonable Efforts
Steps to prevent illegal alcohol sales and their consequences
Benefits of Using Reasonable Efforts
1. Protect yourself from penalty and liability
3 Examples of Reasonable Efforts
1. Follow safe serve guidelines
2. Call a cab