Refusing ServiceQuestion 65 of 100
Which of the following statements about refusing alcohol service is TRUE?
a.Refusal can only be made by a licensee, not by line staff
b.Refusal is most effective when done BEFORE the patron becomes severely intoxicated, ideally at early SCAN signs
c.Refusal must be approved in writing by a police officer
d.Refusal is required only when the patron is unconscious
Explanation
Early refusal — at the relaxed/disinhibited stage — prevents the late-stage problems (vomiting, blackouts, assaults, DUI crashes) and is far easier to communicate because the patron is still capable of understanding. Waiting until unconsciousness (b) is dangerous. §25602 attaches at 'obviously intoxicated,' well before unconsciousness, and any server (c) may and must refuse. No police approval is required (d).
Law Reference: Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §25602; RBS CurriculumPractice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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