A patron arrives at your bar already showing slurred speech and a stumbling gait. Before serving any alcohol, the server should:
Explanation
Bus. & Prof. Code §25602 prohibits sale to an obviously intoxicated person — there is no 'first drink' exception. A patron who pre-loaded elsewhere or arrived intoxicated must be politely refused, offered non-alcoholic options or water, and helped to safe transportation. Serving even one drink (b, d) is a misdemeanor and a liability exposure. Waiting 30 minutes (a) without action lets the patron get worse and may invite incidents.
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