A regular customer who tips well says, 'Come on, you know me — just one more.' The server should:
Explanation
Bus. & Prof. Code §25602 makes no exception for regulars, friends, family, or high-tipping patrons. In fact, regulars are an elevated risk: tolerance has built up so they may not 'look' as drunk at the same BAC, and servers may unconsciously overlook signs to preserve the relationship and tip. The same SCAN observation standard applies to every patron, every shift. 'Small,' 'weak,' or diluted drinks (b) still constitute a sale of alcohol and still violate §25602. Liability waivers (c) cannot waive criminal statutes and are unenforceable for this purpose.
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