Bartending School
LEMPSTER, NH 03605

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

New Hampshire Liquor Commission

50 Storrs Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-230-7015
URL: https://nh.gov/liquor

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

Non-Regulated No state laws pertaining to alcohol training - Training is still advised.

Additional Info: New Hampshire follows a Dram Shop Law that allows lawsuits against establishments that serve alcohol to intoxicated patrons who cause harm. Here's a breakdown of the key points: * **Seller Liability:** New Hampshire Revised Statutes Title LII, Chapter 507-F outlines the Dram Shop Law in the state. This law allows lawsuits against establishments (bars, restaurants, liquor stores) that negligently serve alcohol to two main groups: * **Minors:** Selling or serving alcohol to someone under 21 years old is illegal and the establishment can be held liable if the minor gets intoxicated and causes harm. * **Visibly Intoxicated People:** The law also applies to situations where a vendor serves alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated. This means someone exhibiting clear signs of intoxication such as slurred speech, stumbling, or incoherent behavior. If this person then causes harm due to their intoxication, the vendor could be held liable. * **Focus on Negligence:** It's important to note that simply serving alcohol to someone who later becomes intoxicated isn't enough. To establish liability, there needs to be proof that the establishment acted negligently. This could involve: * Serving a large amount of alcohol in a short period. * Continuing to serve alcohol to someone who is already visibly intoxicated. * Ignoring clear signs of intoxication. **Social Host Liability:** * New Hampshire's Dram Shop Law applies primarily to licensed vendors of alcohol. There is no general social host liability for providing alcohol to adults of legal drinking age at private gatherings. However, social hosts could be liable in specific situations, such as knowingly serving alcohol to minors. Here's a table summarizing the key points: | Scenario | Liability under New Hampshire Dram Shop Law | |---|---| | Bar serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron who causes a DUI accident | Potentially Yes (if negligence can be proven) | | Restaurant continues serving drinks to a guest who is clearly intoxicated and gets into a fight | Potentially Yes (if negligence can be proven) | | Person provides alcohol at a party to a friend who is visibly intoxicated and later drives home and crashes | Not Likely (unless the friend is underage or there were exceptional circumstances) | **Important to Note:** * Dram Shop cases can be complex. The specific circumstances, evidence available (such as receipts or witness statements), and the level of intoxication will all play a role in determining liability. Proving negligence can be a challenge. * Consulting with an attorney specializing in personal injury or Dram Shop Law is recommended if you believe you have a case under New Hampshire's Dram Shop Law. They can evaluate your situation and advise you on the legal options. Here are some resources for further information: * New Hampshire Revised Statutes Title LII, Chapter 507-F: [invalid URL dram shop law nh ON New Hampshire Courts (.gov) nh.gov] * New Hampshire's Dram Shop Law: The Liability Of Alcohol-Serving Establishments: [https://www.manningzimmermanlaw.com/new-hampshires-dram-shop-law-the-liability-of-alcohol-serving-establishments/](https://www.manningzimmermanlaw.com/new-hampshires-dram-shop-law-the-liability-of-alcohol-serving-establishments/)

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