BAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When might a license be revoked? - If a licensee knowingly permits illegal sales of
controlled substances on the licensed premises.
What is the most serious type of criminal offense? - A felony offense.
Is punishment the purpose of administrative penalties? - No.The purpose of
administrative penalties is not punishment, but to deter licensee's using license
privileges in ways contrary to law and that puts the community's health, safety, and
welfare at risk.
What are the powers and duties of ABC Agents? - ABC Agents are sworn law
enforcement officers (peace officers).They have the power to investigate and make
arrests for violations of alcoholic beverage laws and to enforce laws and punishment
throughout the state.
When can alcohol be sold and served in California? - Beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at
2 a.m. the next day, seven days a week.Local jurisdictions may further restrict these
hours.
Which liability results in monetary liability including payments to victims who bring civil
lawsuits? - Civil liability
What are the penalties for the different types of liabilities? - Criminal: Penalties include
monetary fines, community service, and jail time.
Administrative: Penalties include the suspension of license privileges, the imposition of
conditions, and revocation of a license.
Civil: Monetary liability includes payments to victims who bring civil lawsuits.
What do sworn peace officers (police officers, sheriff's deputies, and ABC agents) have
the legal right to do? - Visit and inspect any licensed premises at any time during
business hours.
When must alcohol servers be trained in responsible beverage service? - Current
alcohol servers: No later than August 31, 2022.
New alcohol servers hired on or after July 1, 2022: Within 60 days of employment.
What may happen when a licensee does not take reasonable steps to protect the safety
of their patrons and are negligent or careless? - A person who suffers injury or harm is
allowed to file a common law action in court and monetary liability may result. Monetary
liability includes payments to victims who bring civil lawsuits.
, Under common law, the licensee may be held liable even if the intoxicated person is
over the age of 21.
What type of crime is it to knowingly permit a person under 21 to consume alcohol in the
on-sale premises? - A misdemeanor crime.
It is also a misdemeanor to:Sell or furnish any alcoholic beverage to any person under
21.Allow a person under 21 to enter and remain in the licensed premises without lawful
business.
How old does an employee have to be in order to serve alcoholic beverages in a
restaurant that is a bona fide public eating place? - Employees between the ages of 18
and 21 are allowed to serve alcoholic beverages if the service of meals is the
employee's primary duty and the alcohol service is in an area used for the sale and
service of food for consumption on the premises.
What is reckless conduct? - When a person intentionally does an act of an
unreasonable character, has disregarded a risk that he knew or should have known of;
and it was highly probably that harm would follow.
A civil lawsuit under common law may be brought for reckless conduct and monetary
liability may result. Monetary liability includes payment to victims who bring civil
lawsuits.
What are the three types of liability for licensees and servers? - Criminal
Administrative
Civil
What entity is given the authority by the ABC to have laws, ordinances, or provisions
that further restrict the actions of ABC-licensed locations? - A local jurisdiction (for
example, a city or county)
What is the definition of an alcohol server for responsible beverage training
requirements? - An alcohol server is any employee who checks ID, takes drink orders,
delivers drinks, pours drinks, and anyone who manages or supervises a person who
performs these duties.
This includes restaurant employees of a bona fide public eating place that is licensed to
serve alcohol.
What is public intoxication? - Being in a public place while under the influence of
alcohol, any drug, controlled substance and/or toxic chemical.
Being intoxicated and unable to exercise care for his/her own safety or the safety of
others.
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