Laws & LiabilityQuestion 9 of 80
Which of the following is an ADMINISTRATIVE (rather than criminal) consequence of illegal alcohol sales?
a.Jail time for the server
b.A personal criminal record for the bartender
c.Suspension or cancellation of the business's TABC permit
d.A public-intoxication arrest of the customer
Explanation
Administrative penalties are actions TABC takes against the license or permit itself, such as fines, suspension, or cancellation. Criminal penalties, like jail or a personal record, apply to individuals through the courts. A single incident can trigger both tracks at once.
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