Laws & LiabilityQuestion 7 of 80
Which of the following best describes 'third-party liability' in alcohol service?
a.The guest's responsibility to pay their bill
b.A supplier's duty to deliver products on time
c.Responsibility for harm an intoxicated guest causes to other people or property
d.The tax owed on each alcoholic beverage sold
Explanation
Third-party liability refers to responsibility for injuries or damages that an over-served guest inflicts on someone else, such as another driver or a pedestrian. Dram shop and social host laws are the legal mechanisms that assign this responsibility. It is a central reason for responsible-service training.
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