Bartending School
BRADDYVILLE, IA 51631

As you will see bartending is more than just memorizing a few drink recipes...

Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division (ABD)

1918 SE Hulsizer Rd
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 515-281-7400
URL: https://abd.iowa.gov

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IA Legal Age to Consume: 21
IA Legal Age to Serve: 18
IA Legal Age to Pour: 18

Our course MEETS state alcohol seller/server training requirements. Per Iowa law: "A person shall not sell, dispense, or give to an intoxicated person, or on simulating intoxication, any alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer" (IA Code 123.49 (I). The law does not specify a BAC for determining intoxication in such cases.

Additional Info: Iowa's Dram Shop Law is known as the Iowa Dram Shop Act and allows lawsuits against establishments that serve alcohol to intoxicated patrons who then cause harm. Here's a breakdown of the key points: * **Seller Liability:** Iowa Code § 123.92 establishes Dram Shop liability in Iowa. * This law allows lawsuits against licensed establishments that sell or serve alcoholic beverages to people who are already **intoxicated** and who then cause injury or death to themselves or others due to that intoxication. * ** intoxication:** The law doesn't specify a definition of "intoxicated" but likely refers to a state where a reasonable person would recognize the patron's level of intoxication through signs like slurred speech, stumbling, or incoherent behavior. * **Harm Caused:** The intoxicated person must cause harm to themselves or others (such as a DUI accident or violent behavior) for Dram Shop Law to be applicable. **Important to Note:** * Unlike some states, Iowa's Dram Shop Act focuses on serving already intoxicated individuals, not necessarily those who become visibly intoxicated after being served at the establishment. **Social Host Liability:** * Iowa's Dram Shop Law generally does not apply to social hosts providing alcohol at private gatherings. There is no liability for serving alcohol to adults of legal drinking age. * However, social hosts can be liable for providing alcohol to minors. Here's a table summarizing the key points: | Scenario | Liability under Iowa Dram Shop Law | |---|---| | Bar serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron who causes a DUI accident | Potentially Yes | | Restaurant overserves alcohol to a guest who gets into a bar fight | Potentially Yes | | Person provides alcohol at a party to a friend who drives home intoxicated and crashes | Not Likely (unless the friend is underage) | **Additional Considerations:** * Dram Shop cases can be complex. The specific circumstances, evidence available, and the level of intoxication will all play a role in determining liability. * Consulting with an attorney specializing in personal injury or Dram Shop Law is recommended if you believe you have a case under Iowa's Dram Shop Act. They can evaluate your situation and advise you on the legal options. Here are some resources for further information: * Iowa Code § 123.92: [invalid URL removed] * A New Era in Dram Shop Litigation: [invalid URL removed]

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