Responsible Alcohol Terminology (Alexis)

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What are alcoholic beverages?

Any fluid containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume (correct)

Only drinks manufactured from grapes

All drinks that contain caffeine

Food items containing less than 0.5% alcohol

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Content

What defines beverages of high alcoholic content?

Beverages containing more than 6% alcohol by volume.

What defines beverages of low alcoholic content?

Beverages containing no more than 6% alcohol by volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal drinking age?

21 Signup and view all the answers

What are liquors?

Distilled or rectified alcoholic spirits. Signup and view all the answers

What does OMV stand for?

Office of Motor Vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by premises in alcoholic beverage regulations?

The building or portion of a building where alcoholic beverages are sold. Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsible vendor?

A vendor certified in the Responsible Vendor Program. Signup and view all the answers

Who is defined as a server?

An employee authorized to sell or serve alcoholic beverages. Signup and view all the answers

What is sparkling wine?

Effervescent alcoholic beverages derived from fruit juice. Signup and view all the answers

What is still wine?

Non-effervescent alcoholic beverages derived from fruit juice. Signup and view all the answers

Participation in the Responsible Vendor Program is ________ for establishments holding certain permits.

Mandatory Signup and view all the answers

Server permits are administered by the ______ and are valid for four years.

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control Signup and view all the answers

One requirement to maintain certification in the Responsible Vendor Program is to provide new employees with ___________.

rules and regulations applicable in their local jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Servers must obtain their server permits before they can work in an establishment with a Class-A Restaurant permit.

False Signup and view all the answers

One requirement for certification in the Responsible Vendor Program is to review and understand the ___________.

vendor handbook Signup and view all the answers

One requirement for maintaining certification in the Responsible Vendor Program is to maintain server training records.

True Signup and view all the answers

In order to obtain certification in the Responsible Vendor Program, an establishment must ________.

submit completed vendor affidavit for enrollment to the ATC, review and understand the vendor handbook, pay an annual fee, and require servers to attend an approved training course. Signup and view all the answers

Server permits are valid for ____ years.

4 Signup and view all the answers

A person under 18 may be employed by a business where alcoholic beverages are NOT the main thing sold as long as __________.

the minor's employment does not involve the sale, mixing, dispensing or serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. Signup and view all the answers

When examining an ID, it is important to verify __________.

the photo, eye and hair color, height and weight on the card match the person in front of you. Signup and view all the answers

Things you should feel for on an ID to determine if it is valid include _____________.

pin holes, thickness, and rough surface near the photo or date of birth. Signup and view all the answers

Penalties a server can face for selling alcohol to someone under 21 include ____________.

criminal fines, imprisonment, civil fines, and suspension or revocation of the server permit. Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol except ______________.

for religious purposes, when with a parent, spouse, or legal guardian who is 21 or older, for medical purposes, or in a private residence. Signup and view all the answers

Methods you can use to help prevent intoxication include _____________________.

talking to customers, serving water, avoiding pitcher service, serving measured drinks, and removing empty glasses. Signup and view all the answers

What age must a person be to enter a business where alcoholic beverages are the main item sold?

18 Signup and view all the answers

When refusing service to a customer, you should use ___________ to shift responsibility away from the customer.

'I' statements. Signup and view all the answers

When refusing service, it is important to be courteous and confident.

True Signup and view all the answers

Legal forms of ID in Louisiana include ____________.

a state issued driver's license, a special ID card, a passport or visa, and a military identification card. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alcoholic Beverages

Defined as any liquid or solid suitable for human consumption containing over 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Includes types such as malt, vinous, spirituous liquors, beer, wine, and more.

BAC

Acronym for Blood Alcohol Content, indicating the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream.

Beverage Classifications

High Alcoholic Content: More than 6% alcohol by volume.
Low Alcoholic Content: No more than 6% alcohol by volume.

Legal Regulations

Legal drinking age in the U.S. is set at 21 years.
Certification in the Responsible Vendor Program is mandatory for certain establishments in Louisiana.

Types of Alcoholic Beverages

Liquors: Distilled alcoholic spirits including brandy, whiskey, and rum.
Sparkling Wine: Effervescent drinks derived from fruit juice, carbonated either artificially or by fermentation.
Still Wine: Non-effervescent beverages derived from fruit juice.

Certification Requirements

Establishments must submit a vendor affidavit, understand the vendor handbook, pay an annual fee, and require servers to attend training.
Server permits in Louisiana are issued by the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, valid for four years.

Employment Regulations

Individuals under 18 may work where alcohol is not the main product, provided they do not handle alcohol directly.

ID Verification

Important to verify that the physical appearance matches the ID, including photo, eye and hair color, height, and weight.
Check for valid ID indicators such as thickness, texture, and absence of pinholes.

Server Responsibilities and Penalties

Servers selling alcohol to someone under 21 can face substantial fines and permits may be suspended or revoked.
Legal exceptions for consumption of alcohol by those under 21 include religious, medical purposes, and in private residences.

Preventing Intoxication

Strategies include engaging customers in conversation, serving water with alcohol, limiting pitcher service, and removing empty glasses.

Refusal of Service

Use "I" statements to shift responsibility away; displaying courtesy and confidence increases customer cooperation.

Legal Identification

Acceptable forms of ID in Louisiana include state-issued driver's licenses, special identification cards, passports, and military IDs, all containing a photo and date of birth.

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Test your knowledge of essential terms related to responsible alcohol consumption. This quiz includes key definitions, such as Alcoholic Beverages and Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). Perfect for anyone looking to understand alcohol terminology better!