Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) (2022/2023) Rated A+

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) (2022/2023) Rated A+ It is ok to lie when you apply for a permit. True or False? False If you lie when applying for a permit, what is the charge? 3rd Degree Felony *2-10 years in prison* What is "alcohol", or any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted?" Alcoholic beverage A permit authorizes the handling of? A. Liquor B. Beer C. Soda D. Coffee A. Liquor A license authorizes the handling of? A. Liquor B. Beer C. Soda D. Coffee B. Beer What is "a malt beverage containing one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and not more than four percent of alcohol by weight?" Beer What is "any alcoholic beverage" containing alcohol in excess of four percent by weight, unless otherwise indicated?" Liquor What is the punishment for a general penalty of the alcoholic beverage code? A fine between $100 and $1,000, up to 1 year in jail, or both Prima Facie Evidence of intent to sell includes possession of more than one quart of liquor or possession of more than 24 twelve ounce containers of beer. True or False? True How far away from a school must you be before you can consume alcohol? 1000 feet What is the definition of a minor according to TABC standards? A person under the age of 21 A person may not import more than WHAT across the boarder? 1 Gallon of distilled spirits 3 gallons of wine 24 12oz beer (2880z) Definition of Alcoholic Beverage? Any liquid that contains more than .5% alcohol When issuing a license/permit how long is it good for? 24 months of date issued What is the product obtained from the alcholic fermentation of juice of grapes, fruits, berries, or honey, and includes wine coolers? Wine and Vinous Liquor What is a malt beverage containing more than 4% alcohol by weight? Ale or Malt Liquor What is an alcohol or any liquor produced in whole or in part by the process of distillation and includes spirit coolers that may have an alcohol content as low as 4% alcohol by volumn? Distilled Spirits What is an Illicit Beverage? An alcohol beverage that is 1. manufactured, distributed, bought, sold, bottled, rectified, blended, treated, fortified, mixed, processed, stored, imported, or transported in violation of code. 2. on which a tax imposed by the laws of this state has not been paid and to which the tax stamp, if required, has not been affixed; or 3. possessed, kept stored, owned, or imported with intent to use, transport or sell in violation of this code. Evidence Custody Reports, A peace officer who makes a seizure of alcoholic beverages is required to make a report in triplicate, one of which shall be verified by oath. 1. The verified copy shall be retained in the permanent files of the agency making the seizure 2. One copy shall be given to the person from whom the seizure was made. 3. The third copy is generally kept with the seizure of alcoholic beverages. Possession of Intoxicants on Public School Ground A person who commits this offense is subject to a Class C misdemeanor What is the punishment for a Sale to a Minor/Permitting a Minor to Possess or Consume? Class A misdemeanor Driving a Motor Vehicle or Operating Watercraft under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor Zero Tolerance law. The first offense is a Class C misdemeanor, Alcohol awareness course, 20-40 hours of community service, suspend or deny minor of driver's license for 60 days Purchase of Alcohol for a Minor/Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor Class A Misdemeanor Legal Hours of Sale On-Premise Retail Locations i.e. bars, nightclubs, restaurants Monday - Saturday 7am-midnights Sunday (Saturday) midnight to 1am Sunday Noon to Midnight Legal Hours of Sale i.e. Liquor Stores Monday-Saturday 10 am to 9 pm Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.