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During what circumstance is it generally illegal to sell or serve alcohol?

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Correct answer

To an obviously intoxicated person

A During the afternoon
B To a customer who is a regular
C To a customer paying with cash
D To an obviously intoxicated person

Why this is the answer

It is generally illegal to sell or serve alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated, in addition to selling to minors. Serving an already-intoxicated person increases the risk of harm to that person and others (such as drunk driving) and exposes the server and establishment to liability. Responsible-service laws require sellers to monitor customers and stop service when someone shows clear signs of intoxication. Being a regular customer or the method of payment has no bearing on this legal requirement.

Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Prohibited Sales

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Seller-server law questions cover the minimum drinking age, hours of sale, dram-shop liability, penalties for selling to minors or intoxicated persons, and the difference between administrative and criminal consequences. The numbers vary by state, so check your state's rules alongside these. This is one of 12 Seller-Server questions on alcohol laws and regulations, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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