Questions and Answers
An example of an 'On Premise' establishment is?
A restaurant that sells mixed drinks
In order to remain certified, I have to:
Complete a seller training course every 2 years
As a seller/server, if you sell alcohol to a minor, your employer could:
In which situation is it legal for a minor to possess alcohol?
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In Texas, a minor driver's license has which of the following?
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When selling alcohol, a minor is defined as?
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What is the best time to check the identification?
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In general, which of the following is legal for someone under the age of 21 to do?
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All seller server training schools are owned and operated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
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What does the Dram Shop Act mean to a seller/server?
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In which situation will our seller server certification be revoked?
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When checking an ID for age, which form of Identification will NOT offer you some protection as a seller?
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If you sell alcohol to a minor, you could receive a fine of?
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Common alcoholic beverages include?
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Is it legal for a minor to even attempt to purchase alcohol?
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In which situation would it be legal to sell a minor alcohol?
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How long is your TABC certification valid?
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The best way to determine if a person is of legal age to purchase alcohol is to?
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Is it illegal for a person to appear in a public place while intoxicated?
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If a customer presents an ID where the physical description does not match the photograph or the person?
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You could serve up to one year in jail for making alcohol available to a minor.
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A young woman approaches the counter wanting to buy a bottle of wine. You cannot tell by her physical appearance if she is a minor or not. You have asked for an ID but she left it in the car. What should you do in this situation?
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An example of an 'Off Premise' establishment is?
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If a person does not have the normal use of mental or physical faculties because they have been drinking alcohol, they would legally be considered?
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Who is legally responsible for the sale of alcohol to a minor?
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Study Notes
Alcohol Sales and Certification
- "On Premise" establishments include restaurants that sell mixed drinks.
- Certification requires completion of seller training every 2 years.
- Seller/server certification can be revoked for selling to minors or intoxicated persons, or providing false information.
- TABC certification is valid for 2 years.
Legal Responsibilities and Consequences
- Selling alcohol to a minor can lead to employer penalties, including loss of license, fines, and civil liability.
- The Dram Shop Act holds sellers liable if they serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals who cause harm.
- Fines for selling alcohol to minors can reach up to $4,000.
- Intoxicated individuals are legally defined as lacking normal mental or physical faculties due to alcohol consumption.
Identification Verification
- It is crucial to check ID before making any alcohol sale or serving drinks.
- Proper IDs must contain physical descriptions; college ID cards lacking descriptions do not offer protection for sellers.
- An ID presenting mismatched physical descriptions and photographs should not be accepted.
- The best way to verify age is to check IDs for birth dates.
Age and Alcohol Laws
- Minors may possess alcohol legally when working as sellers or servers in specific establishments.
- Attempting to purchase alcohol is illegal for minors, even if they do not complete the transaction.
- Individuals under 21 can legally buy non-alcoholic beverage products like energy drinks.
- No situations exist where selling alcohol to minors is legal.
Implications of Alcohol Consumption
- It is illegal to appear intoxicated in public places.
- Making alcohol available to minors can result in up to one year in jail.
- An example of an "Off Premise" establishment is a grocery store selling wine.
- Common alcoholic beverages include items such as beer and wine coolers.
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