Laws & LiabilityQuestion 9 of 80
What is a common consequence for an establishment that repeatedly sells alcohol to minors?
a.Fines, license suspension, or license revocation
b.A mandatory increase in drink prices
c.A requirement to serve only during daytime
d.Automatic transfer of ownership to the state
Explanation
Regulators can impose escalating penalties on businesses that sell to minors, including monetary fines and suspension or permanent revocation of the liquor license. Individual servers may also face criminal charges. These penalties make consistent ID checking essential.
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