Laws & LiabilityQuestion 11 of 80
During legal hours, a seller-server may still refuse to sell alcohol to a customer. Which statement is true?
a.A seller must sell to anyone of legal age who asks
b.A seller-server always has the right to refuse service to protect safety and stay within the law
c.Refusing service is itself illegal
d.Only a manager may ever refuse a sale
Explanation
A seller-server always retains the right and the duty to refuse a sale that would break the law or endanger someone, such as service to an intoxicated or underage person. No law forces a server to complete a sale. Refusal is a core tool for legal compliance.
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