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Alabama ABC Board
2715 Gunter Park Dr
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone: 334-271-3840
URL: https://www.alabcboard.gov
AL Legal Age to Consume: 21
AL Legal Age to Serve: 19
AL Legal Age to Pour: 21 The online bartending course is great to learn bartending (21 lessons from open to closing the bar) but there is no mandate from the state. Our online course Training is highly encouraged to improve your effectiveness in serving or selling alcohol responsibly.
Additional Info: The Alabama Responsible Vendor Program is a voluntary program that allows licensees to become certified through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Alabama’s program requires the licensee to train all employees who are involved in the management, sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages. This training includes Alabama alcoholic beverage laws, legal age determination, civil and criminal penalties, and risk reducing techniques. Licensees who voluntarily join the program are also required to establish policies ensuring legal, responsible sales and to train employees in these policies. It is prohibited for persons under the age of 21 to dispense or serve alcohol. The only exception is that licensees who hold a retail restaurant license (020 license type) and are certified in the Responsible Vendor Program, may hire 19 and 20 year old servers. Alabama's Dram Shop Law recently underwent significant changes in April 2023. Here's a breakdown of the key points regarding Alabama's Dram Shop Act:
Prior Law (Strict Liability):
Before April 2023, Alabama had a strict Dram Shop Law. This meant bars, restaurants, or liquor stores could be held liable for injuries or death caused by an intoxicated patron, regardless of whether the server knew the person was intoxicated.
Current Law (Knowable Intoxication):
The Dram Shop Liability Act (Act No. 2023-25) changed the standard for liability. Now, the establishment (or the person who served the alcohol) is only liable if they knowingly served alcohol to a person who was visibly intoxicated.
Visible Intoxication:
The law doesn't provide a specific definition of "visibly intoxicated." However, it 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.
Proximate Cause:
Even if the establishment knowingly served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person, they can only be held liable if serving the alcohol was the proximate cause of the harm. This means there must be a clear connection between the alcohol service and the resulting injury.
Impact of the Law:
This change in the law makes it more challenging to win a Dram Shop case in Alabama. Plaintiffs will need to prove not only intoxication but also that the server knowingly served alcohol to someone in that state.
Here's a table summarizing the key points:
Scenario (Before April 2023) Potentially Liable Scenario (After April 2023) Potentially Liable
Bar serves alcohol to a patron who gets drunk and causes a DUI accident Yes Bar serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron who causes a DUI accident Yes
Restaurant serves multiple drinks to someone who later gets in a bar fight Yes Restaurant knowingly serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who starts a fight Yes
Liquor store sells alcohol to someone who then drinks and injures themselves at home Unlikely Liquor store knowingly sells alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who then injures themselves Possible (depends on specific circumstances)
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Important to Note:
Dram Shop Laws are complex, and the specific details of a case can significantly impact its outcome.
Consulting with an attorney specializing in personal injury or Dram Shop Law is recommended if you believe you have a case under Alabama's Dram Shop Act. They can advise you on the legal options based on the specific circumstances.
Here are some resources for further information:
A Brief Breakdown of Alabama's New Dramshop Law: https://www.maronmarvel.com/a-brief-breakdown-of-alabamas-new-dramshop-law/
Liquor Liability Insurance Reform in Alabama: https://www.adamsandreese.com/offices/birmingham