Enforcement Flashcards
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A patron shows an ID with a birthdate making them 20 years old. What must the server do?
Answer: Refuse the sale of alcohol
The legal drinking age in Texas is 21, so a 20-year-old must be refused.
Which document is NOT acceptable as valid ID for an alcohol purchase in Texas?
Answer: A photocopy of a driver's license
A photocopy is not acceptable; ID must be a valid original government-issued document.
TABC's 'safe harbor' provision can protect an employer from liability if which condition is met?
Answer: Employees are TABC-certified and the employer follows requirements
The safe harbor defense applies when employees are certified and the employer meets TABC requirements.
A server suspects an ID is fake. What is the best action?
Answer: Refuse service and may confiscate per policy
When an ID appears fake, the server should refuse service rather than risk an illegal sale.
Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, an establishment may be held liable for what?
Answer: Damages caused by a patron served while obviously intoxicated
Dram shop liability arises when a business serves an obviously intoxicated patron who then causes harm.
What is the general penalty range for a first-time illegal sale-to-minor conviction for a server?
Answer: Up to a $500 fine and possible jail time
A first sale-to-minor offense is a Class A misdemeanor carrying fines and possible jail.
TABC agents finding underage drinking on premises may cite the establishment for what?
Answer: Permitting a minor to consume alcohol
Allowing a minor to consume alcohol on licensed premises is an enforceable violation.