Intoxication SignsQuestion 40 of 100
A bartender notices a patron whose eyes are glassy and red, who is leaning heavily on the bar, and who is speaking very slowly. The patron orders 'one more vodka soda.' The bartender should:
a.Serve a weakened drink to reduce harm
b.Refuse service politely, offer water and food, and arrange safe transportation
c.Wait and see what happens after the drink
d.Serve the drink because the patron is still able to order coherently
Explanation
Glassy/red eyes, leaning for support, and slowed speech are three SCAN signs from three different categories (Appearance, Coordination, Speech) — collectively meeting the 'obviously intoxicated' standard of §25602. Continued service is a misdemeanor. The bartender must politely refuse, document the refusal, offer water/food, and help arrange a ride. Diluting the drink (b) is still a sale of alcohol and still a §25602 violation.
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