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What does criminal liability mean?

Being held responsible for committing a crime.

What does civil liability entail?

Being held responsible for payment of damages for injuring a person.

What are dram shop laws?

Laws that allow establishment owners and employees to be sued by someone injured by a guest who had been drinking.

What is a liquor authority?

State or municipal agency that enforces alcohol regulations and licensing laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is a municipality?

City, Town, County, or Village. Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if you break liquor laws? (Select all that apply)

Closure of your establishment Signup and view all the answers

Which is a role of the liquor authority? (Select one)

Issue liquor licenses Signup and view all the answers

Which is a criminal violation related to the sale and service of alcohol? (Select one)

Serving alcohol to a minor Signup and view all the answers

Which situation best describes dram shop liability? (Select one)

A person sues the bartender who served the intoxicated guest who injured him Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence for violating the liquor code? (Select one)

Liquor-license probation Signup and view all the answers

What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into the bloodstream, stated as a percentage. Signup and view all the answers

What organ absorbs most alcohol into the bloodstream?

Small intestine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the liver's role in alcohol consumption?

Responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does tolerance refer to?

Ability to deal with the effects of alcohol without showing signs. Signup and view all the answers

How is proof defined in relation to liquor?

Measure of a liquor's strength. Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol's path through the body involves the following order: mouth, stomach, ______, throughout the body.

small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Match the factors that affect BAC with their effects:

Gender = Women typically have higher BAC than men Food = Slows absorption of alcohol Drinking rate and amount consumed = Higher BAC Body size = Larger size lowers BAC Signup and view all the answers

How do you prevent guests from becoming intoxicated?

Offer food and water, avoid over pouring drinks. Signup and view all the answers

A guest has consumed three 12-ounce beers in an hour. How many drinks have built up in the guest's bloodstream?

2 drinks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best type of food to help prevent intoxication?

Fatty foods. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Criminal and Civil Liability

Criminal liability involves being legally responsible for committing a crime, relevant for servers violating alcohol-service laws.
Civil liability refers to the obligation to pay damages for injuring someone, servers may face lawsuits if negligence while serving alcohol leads to injury.

Dram Shop Laws

These laws enable individuals to sue establishments and employees for injuries caused by intoxicated guests.
Dram shop laws allow third parties to seek damages as well.

Regulatory Authorities

Liquor authorities are state or municipal agencies enforcing alcohol regulations and licensing laws.
Their responsibilities include issuing liquor licenses, monitoring compliance, and enforcing citations for violations.

Legal Responsibilities

Legal consequences for violating liquor laws include lawsuits, criminal charges, fines, and potential closure of the establishment.
Key violations involve serving alcohol to minors, serving intoxicated guests, and allowing drug sales on premises.

Alcohol Service Laws

Restrictions include legal ages for drinking, serving, and entry, conditions for serving intoxicated individuals, and regulations regarding promotions like happy hours.

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

BAC measures the percentage of alcohol absorbed in the bloodstream, critical for understanding intoxication.
Key factors affecting BAC include drinking rate, alcohol strength, body size, gender, age, medications, and food consumption.

Alcohol Absorption and Processing

Most alcohol (80%) is absorbed in the small intestine; the liver processes alcohol at about one drink per hour.
The alcohol distribution path includes the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and rapidly throughout the body, affecting the brain within minutes.

Standard Drink Measurements

Definitions of standard drinks:
- 5 ounces of wine
- 12 ounces of beer
- 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor
- 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor

Monitoring Intoxication

Staff should assess guest intoxication by observing behavior and tracking drink counts.
Warning signs of intoxication include relaxed inhibitions, impaired judgment, slowed reactions, and impaired motor control.

Intoxication Prevention Strategies

To prevent intoxication, offer food and water, avoid overpouring, and limit serving more than one drink at a time.

Alcohol Interaction with Body

Fatty foods are best for preventing intoxication, and consuming three 12-ounce beers in an hour translates to approximately two standard drinks in the bloodstream.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to ServSafe Alcohol training. This quiz covers important terms like Criminal Liability and Civil Liability that servers need to understand in order to comply with alcohol-service laws. Sharpen your legal knowledge for responsible alcohol service!