Responsible Serving of Alcohol
ABC - ANS-In California, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is the
governmental entity that regulates the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcoholic
beverages, as well as issuing the approval, denial, revocation, or suspension of
alcoholic beverage licenses. The department was created by constitutional amendment
in 1955 and is an independent part of the executive branch of the State government.
The ABC also oversees Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training providers and
content.
Alcohol is what type of drug? - ANS-Depressant
Alcoholic Beverages - ANS-A term which includes beer, wine, and liquor.
An intoxicated person who begins to vomit should be _____ to ensure he or she does
not choke on or swallow it. - ANS-monitored
As a server you may have to deal with aggressive and _____ behavior from your
patrons. - ANS-abusive
At what BAC level does a definite impairment of balance and movement typically occur?
- ANS-0.15 percent BAC
At what BAC level does a person typically lose consciousness? - ANS-0.30-0.40
percent BAC
BAC - ANS-Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
BAC expressed as a percentage: - ANS-A widely accepted estimate of BAC is two
standard drinks consumed in one hour result in a BAC of approximately 0.04%. Further
consumption of one drink per hour will sustain that level.
Beer - ANS-A fermented malt beverage containing .5% or more of alcohol by volume.
Depending on the policy of the establishment, you should provide _____ with free
non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. - ANS-designated drivers
, Disciplinary Procedures - ANS-Administrative: When the ABC has reasonable cause to
believe a violation has occurred, an administrative complaint or "accusation" is filed. If
the accusation is proven, the liquor license will be suspended or revoked.
Criminal: Offenses such as selling to or serving a person under 21 or someone who is
obviously intoxicated can result in arrest, conviction, fines, community service, or
imprisonment. These penalties may apply to both a business and an individual,
including the seller/server.
Civil: Events that result in a lawsuit or occurrences leading to an injunction by the ABC
often lead to monetary judgments by the court.
DMV - ANS-Department of Motor Vehicles which, in most states, issues both driver's
licenses and state ID cards.
DUI Penalties - ANS-Offense, License Suspension, Fine, Jail Term, Treatment
1st: 4 months, $390 - $1,000, 96 hours to 6 months
2nd: 18 months , $390 - $1,000, 10 days to 1 year, 18 months
Work Restricted Permit, $390 - $1,000, 48 hours to 1 year, 30 months
3rd: 3 years, $390 - $1,000, 120 days to 1 year, 18 months (if none previous)
Federal Selective Service registration certificates and birth certificates are acceptable
forms of identification to verify the age of a person requesting to purchase alcohol. True
or False? - ANS-False. A valid driver's license is acceptable.
Females may achieve higher BAC than males because women have on average more
fat and less _____ than men. - ANS-body water
Good Faith Effort - ANS-In California, those who cannot care for themselves may be
arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, so a responsible server should take steps
to remove such a customer from the establishment and promote safe transportation if
possible.
Hours of Alcohol sales - ANS-It is illegal to allow a customer or employee to consume,
purchase, or sell alcohol between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
If a customer has a high tolerance, what clues of intoxication should you look for? -
ANS-Ordering doubles, gulping drinks, and wanting more and more alcohol.
ABC - ANS-In California, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is the
governmental entity that regulates the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcoholic
beverages, as well as issuing the approval, denial, revocation, or suspension of
alcoholic beverage licenses. The department was created by constitutional amendment
in 1955 and is an independent part of the executive branch of the State government.
The ABC also oversees Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training providers and
content.
Alcohol is what type of drug? - ANS-Depressant
Alcoholic Beverages - ANS-A term which includes beer, wine, and liquor.
An intoxicated person who begins to vomit should be _____ to ensure he or she does
not choke on or swallow it. - ANS-monitored
As a server you may have to deal with aggressive and _____ behavior from your
patrons. - ANS-abusive
At what BAC level does a definite impairment of balance and movement typically occur?
- ANS-0.15 percent BAC
At what BAC level does a person typically lose consciousness? - ANS-0.30-0.40
percent BAC
BAC - ANS-Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
BAC expressed as a percentage: - ANS-A widely accepted estimate of BAC is two
standard drinks consumed in one hour result in a BAC of approximately 0.04%. Further
consumption of one drink per hour will sustain that level.
Beer - ANS-A fermented malt beverage containing .5% or more of alcohol by volume.
Depending on the policy of the establishment, you should provide _____ with free
non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. - ANS-designated drivers
, Disciplinary Procedures - ANS-Administrative: When the ABC has reasonable cause to
believe a violation has occurred, an administrative complaint or "accusation" is filed. If
the accusation is proven, the liquor license will be suspended or revoked.
Criminal: Offenses such as selling to or serving a person under 21 or someone who is
obviously intoxicated can result in arrest, conviction, fines, community service, or
imprisonment. These penalties may apply to both a business and an individual,
including the seller/server.
Civil: Events that result in a lawsuit or occurrences leading to an injunction by the ABC
often lead to monetary judgments by the court.
DMV - ANS-Department of Motor Vehicles which, in most states, issues both driver's
licenses and state ID cards.
DUI Penalties - ANS-Offense, License Suspension, Fine, Jail Term, Treatment
1st: 4 months, $390 - $1,000, 96 hours to 6 months
2nd: 18 months , $390 - $1,000, 10 days to 1 year, 18 months
Work Restricted Permit, $390 - $1,000, 48 hours to 1 year, 30 months
3rd: 3 years, $390 - $1,000, 120 days to 1 year, 18 months (if none previous)
Federal Selective Service registration certificates and birth certificates are acceptable
forms of identification to verify the age of a person requesting to purchase alcohol. True
or False? - ANS-False. A valid driver's license is acceptable.
Females may achieve higher BAC than males because women have on average more
fat and less _____ than men. - ANS-body water
Good Faith Effort - ANS-In California, those who cannot care for themselves may be
arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, so a responsible server should take steps
to remove such a customer from the establishment and promote safe transportation if
possible.
Hours of Alcohol sales - ANS-It is illegal to allow a customer or employee to consume,
purchase, or sell alcohol between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
If a customer has a high tolerance, what clues of intoxication should you look for? -
ANS-Ordering doubles, gulping drinks, and wanting more and more alcohol.
