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Alcohol Serving Laws and Responsibilities
- It is illegal to serve alcohol to a drunk person.
- Laws permit those under 21 to drink at home with a guardian present.
- Selling alcohol to someone who is already drunk is illegal.
- Serving staff have the legal right to refuse alcohol to customers.
- Establishments can refuse service to patrons who are intoxicated.
- Underage individuals cannot buy or be sold alcohol.
- Binge drinking is more common among 18-34 year olds.
- Servers should be trained to recognize signs of intoxication.
Legal implications and Responsibilities
- Allowing alcohol to be sold to drunk individuals is illegal.
- Civil suits target establishments serving alcohol to intoxicated people.
- Individuals selling alcohol can face prosecution.
- Refusing service to intoxicated patrons is required.
Handling Intoxicated Customers
- Servers should not serve obviously drunk customers.
- It is unacceptable to serve alcohol to individuals who are visibly intoxicated.
- Taking appropriate actions to stop serving alcohol to drunk customers is essential.