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If local law and the establishment's house policy differ, the server should generally apply:

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The stricter of the two, to ensure both are satisfied

A Neither
B The customer's preference
C The stricter of the two, to ensure both are satisfied
D Whichever is more lenient

Why this is the answer

When local law and the establishment's house policy differ, the server should generally apply the stricter of the two standards, which ensures compliance with both. For example, if the law allows service until 2 a.m. but house policy stops service at 1 a.m., the server follows the 1 a.m. cutoff. House policies are often stricter than the law specifically to reduce risk, and following them is part of the server's job. Applying the stricter standard keeps service lawful and aligned with the employer's risk-management goals.

Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Applying the Stricter Standard

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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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