ServSafe Alcohol Practice Exam

For which of the following can state or municipal liquor authorities issue citations?

1. Drunk driving

2. Serving a pregnant woman

3. Serving alcohol to a minor

4. Fighting in the establishment

The correct answer is: Serving alcohol to a minor

State or municipal liquor authorities have the jurisdiction to regulate the sale and distribution of alcohol within their boundaries, which includes enforcing laws related to the responsible service of alcohol. One of the most critical regulations they oversee is the prohibition on serving alcohol to minors. This is a significant focus because underage drinking poses serious public health and safety risks, and communities rely on these authorities to help enforce the law effectively. Violating the rule against serving alcohol to a minor can lead to severe penalties for establishments, including fines, suspension, or revocation of their liquor license. By issuing citations for this offense, liquor authorities aim to prevent underage drinking and its potential consequences, including accidents, injuries, and legal issues. While drunk driving, serving a pregnant woman, or fighting in the establishment are serious matters, the enforcement of those specific actions typically falls under other regulatory or law enforcement agencies. Drunk driving is primarily handled by law enforcement, while serving alcohol to a pregnant woman does not have a specific legal restriction—it's more about responsible service and customer safety. Fighting in an establishment could lead to police intervention or potential civil action, but it doesn't uniquely fall under the direct regulatory authority of liquor boards in the same way that underage service does. Thus, state or municipal liquor