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Question 1Alcoholic Beverage Control

Under New Mexico's Liquor Control Act, a person must be at least what age to legally purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages?

  1. 21 years Correct answer.
  2. 18 years
  3. 25 years
  4. 19 years

Explanation

New Mexico sets the legal drinking age at 21, consistent with the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, and licensees may not sell or serve alcohol to anyone under that age. Age verification at the point of sale is the server's core legal duty.

Question 2Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server is handed an out-of-state driver's license that appears valid and shows a birth date making the holder 23. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Serve the drink but note the license number in a log
  2. Accept it only if the customer also recites a birth date
  3. Accept it because out-of-state licenses are valid identification Correct answer.
  4. Refuse service because only New Mexico IDs may be accepted

Explanation

State-issued driver's licenses from other states, along with passports and military IDs, are acceptable forms of identification when they appear genuine and unaltered. Servers should examine the ID for tampering and confirm the photo matches the customer.

Question 3Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which of the following best describes the status of a visibly intoxicated person under New Mexico alcohol law?

  1. They may be served only beer or wine
  2. They may be served if a sober friend orders for them
  3. They may be served one drink if they show ID
  4. They may not be sold or served alcohol by a licensee Correct answer.

Explanation

New Mexico prohibits selling or serving alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person. The prohibition applies regardless of beverage type or who places the order, and a licensee who serves an intoxicated patron risks administrative penalties and civil liability.

Question 4Alcoholic Beverage Control

In New Mexico, which agency administers and enforces the Liquor Control Act, including issuing licenses and disciplining licensees?

  1. The New Mexico Department of Health
  2. The county sheriff's office
  3. The Alcohol and Gaming Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department Correct answer.
  4. The New Mexico Tourism Department

Explanation

The Alcohol and Gaming Division within the Regulation and Licensing Department is the state agency that licenses and regulates alcohol sellers and enforces the Liquor Control Act. Local law enforcement may assist, but licensing authority rests with the state division.

Question 5Alcoholic Beverage Control

A server suspects a customer's identification has been altered to show an older birth date. What should the server do?

  1. Refuse service and return the ID to the customer Correct answer.
  2. Refuse service and decline to return the ID
  3. Serve the customer but keep the ID at the bar
  4. Serve a lower-alcohol beverage instead

Explanation

When identification appears altered or fraudulent, the server should refuse the sale and hand the ID back rather than confiscating it, since retention of another person's documents can create legal problems. Refusing service protects the licensee from a violation.

Question 6Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which combination of circumstances most clearly requires a New Mexico server to stop serving a guest?

  1. The guest is ordering food along with drinks
  2. The guest is celebrating a birthday and orders a third round
  3. The guest is quiet and drinking slowly
  4. The guest is slurring words, unsteady, and ordering another drink Correct answer.

Explanation

Slurred speech, unsteadiness, and continued ordering are classic signs of visible intoxication, which triggers a duty to stop service. Servers must monitor behavioral cues rather than relying on the number of drinks alone.

Question 7Alcoholic Beverage Control

New Mexico requires alcohol servers to complete an approved alcohol server training program within what timeframe after beginning employment?

  1. Within six months of hire
  2. Within 60 days of hire
  3. Before serving alcohol to the public Correct answer.
  4. Within 30 days of hire

Explanation

New Mexico requires that alcohol servers complete an approved server training program before they begin serving alcohol, so new hires must be trained prior to their first shift serving the public. This ensures servers understand ID checks and intoxication rules from day one.

Question 8Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee sells alcohol to a minor. Which consequence may the licensee face?

  1. Only a verbal warning for a first offense
  2. No consequence if the minor used a fake ID
  3. Criminal charges against the customer only
  4. Administrative penalties including fines and license suspension or revocation Correct answer.

Explanation

Selling to a minor exposes the licensee to administrative discipline such as fines, suspension, or revocation, and servers may also face criminal penalties. The licensee bears responsibility for verifying age, even when a minor presents false identification.

Question 9Alcoholic Beverage Control

During a shift, a server notices a coworker pouring extra alcohol into drinks without charging for it. What is the most appropriate response under New Mexico rules?

  1. Report it to a manager because over-pouring violates license terms Correct answer.
  2. Join in so all customers are treated equally
  3. Ignore it because it does not affect customers
  4. Tell the customer to pay the coworker directly

Explanation

Over-pouring and serving alcohol without proper charge violate the terms of the license and can lead to discipline against the establishment. Employees should report such practices to management rather than participate or ignore them.

Question 10Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which practice best helps a New Mexico server avoid serving an already-intoxicated customer who arrives at the bar?

  1. Assess the customer's speech, coordination, and behavior before taking an order Correct answer.
  2. Rely on the customer's stated number of prior drinks
  3. Ask other customers whether the person seems fine
  4. Serve water first and then take the order

Explanation

Servers should observe objective behavioral indicators such as slurred speech, poor coordination, and demeanor before serving anyone. Self-reported drink counts and secondhand opinions are unreliable compared with direct observation.

Question 11Alcoholic Beverage Control

What is the primary purpose of New Mexico's server training requirement?

  1. To certify servers as law enforcement officers
  2. To increase beverage sales per table
  3. To teach servers to recognize intoxication and prevent sales to minors Correct answer.
  4. To standardize drink recipes across establishments

Explanation

Server training focuses on the legal responsibilities of alcohol service, especially preventing sales to minors and intoxicated persons. It equips servers to check identification properly and intervene when service should stop.

Question 12Alcoholic Beverage Control

A 20-year-old presents a genuine-looking New Mexico license showing a birth date that makes them 22. The photo and description match. What should the server do?

  1. Serve, because the license looks genuine
  2. Serve, because the customer looks older
  3. Ask the customer to sign a waiver
  4. Refuse service and treat the ID as suspect Correct answer.

Explanation

A genuine-looking document with an implausible birth date is a red flag, and the server should refuse service and treat the ID as possibly altered. Servers are expected to check the math on the birth date, not just glance at the card.

Question 13Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which of the following is an acceptable form of identification for alcohol purchases in New Mexico?

  1. A student ID from a local high school
  2. A U.S. passport Correct answer.
  3. A library card with a photo
  4. A gym membership card

Explanation

Government-issued photo identification such as a passport, driver's license, or military ID is acceptable for age verification. Cards issued by non-government institutions generally lack the reliability and security features needed.

Question 14Alcoholic Beverage Control

A customer who has been served several drinks becomes loud and aggressive but is not slurring. How should the server respond?

  1. Stop service and arrange safe transport Correct answer.
  2. Continue service because speech is clear
  3. Switch the customer to shots to speed things up
  4. Ask another table to calm the customer down

Explanation

Aggressive or disruptive behavior, even without slurred speech, is a warning sign that service should stop, and the server should help arrange safe transportation. Continuing service increases the risk of harm and liability.

Question 15Alcoholic Beverage Control

New Mexico law prohibits a licensee from allowing which activity on licensed premises?

  1. Displaying drink prices on a menu
  2. Allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol onto the premises Correct answer.
  3. Serving food after 10 p.m.
  4. Hosting live music on weekends

Explanation

Licensees may not permit patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto licensed premises, because all alcohol sold or served must come through the licensed establishment. This rule supports control over what is served and to whom.

Question 16Alcoholic Beverage Control

What should a server do first when a customer appears to be under 21 and cannot produce identification?

  1. Refuse the alcohol sale Correct answer.
  2. Serve the drink but charge double
  3. Serve a non-alcoholic drink and allow them to stay
  4. Ask a manager to vouch for the customer

Explanation

If a customer cannot produce acceptable identification, the server must refuse the alcohol sale. Offering a non-alcoholic alternative is courteous but does not change the refusal of alcohol service.

Question 17Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which statement about the responsibility for checking identification in a New Mexico establishment is most accurate?

  1. Only the manager on duty is responsible for ID checks
  2. Only the bartender is responsible for ID checks
  3. The customer bears sole responsibility for proving their age
  4. Every employee who serves or sells alcohol shares the responsibility Correct answer.

Explanation

Each employee who sells or serves alcohol is individually responsible for verifying age and refusing improper sales, and the licensee is also accountable. Responsibility is not limited to a manager or a single staff member.

Question 18Alcoholic Beverage Control

A licensee wants to reduce liability for drunk-driving incidents after patrons leave. Which practice best supports that goal?

  1. Encouraging patrons to leave quickly at closing
  2. Posting a sign that the establishment is not responsible
  3. Offering to call a taxi or rideshare for an intoxicated patron Correct answer.
  4. Serving coffee to sober someone up before they drive

Explanation

Helping an intoxicated patron obtain safe transportation, such as a taxi or rideshare, reduces the risk of harm and demonstrates responsible service. Coffee does not sober a person, and disclaimers do not eliminate liability.

Question 19Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which of these is a recognized sign that a customer may be approaching intoxication?

  1. Paying with cash instead of a card
  2. Eating a full meal with the drink
  3. Speaking more loudly and losing inhibition Correct answer.
  4. Ordering a glass of water between drinks

Explanation

Increased volume, loss of inhibition, and behavioral changes are early indicators of alcohol's effects and warrant closer monitoring. Eating or drinking water may slow absorption but does not erase the need to watch for impairment.

Question 20Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico bartender is asked by a regular customer to pour a drink for a friend who is waiting outside. How should the bartender respond?

  1. Refuse, because the person being served must be present and verified Correct answer.
  2. Pour a smaller drink to limit risk
  3. Pour it only if the friend is a family member
  4. Pour it, because the regular customer is of age

Explanation

Alcohol must be served to the person who will consume it, and the server must be able to verify that person's age and condition. Serving an absent third party prevents any meaningful verification.

Question 21Alcoholic Beverage Control

What is the effect of a licensee's failure to maintain required server training records?

  1. It shifts liability entirely to the customer
  2. It may result in administrative penalties against the licensee Correct answer.
  3. It has no effect if servers are experienced
  4. It automatically closes the establishment

Explanation

Licensees are expected to keep documentation showing that servers completed approved training, and missing records can lead to administrative penalties. Recordkeeping supports enforcement of the training requirement.

Question 22Alcoholic Beverage Control

A server has refused service to an intoxicated patron who becomes angry. Which action is most appropriate?

  1. Argue with the patron to establish authority
  2. Remain calm, avoid confrontation, and involve a manager or security Correct answer.
  3. Serve one more drink to calm the patron
  4. Threaten to call police immediately

Explanation

De-escalation is the priority when refusing service; staying calm and involving a manager or security reduces the chance of violence. Serving more alcohol or escalating the conflict increases risk.

Question 23Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which of the following is true about the sale of alcohol to a person who is already obviously intoxicated in New Mexico?

  1. It is permitted if the drink is low in alcohol
  2. It is permitted on weekends only
  3. It is permitted if the person is a hotel guest
  4. It is prohibited for all licensees Correct answer.

Explanation

The prohibition on serving obviously intoxicated persons applies to all licensees at all times and regardless of the patron's status as a guest. There is no low-alcohol or weekend exception.

Question 24Alcoholic Beverage Control

A server is unsure whether a customer's vertical New Mexico license indicates underage status. What does the orientation of the license most likely signal?

  1. The holder is from out of state
  2. The holder is under 21 Correct answer.
  3. The holder has a medical restriction
  4. The holder has a commercial driver's license

Explanation

New Mexico issues vertically oriented licenses to drivers under 21 so that the orientation itself is a quick visual cue of underage status. Servers should still read the birth date rather than relying on orientation alone.

Question 25Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which behavior by a server best demonstrates responsible alcohol service?

  1. Ignoring guests who seem quiet
  2. Serving drinks quickly to maximize tips
  3. Serving only to guests who pay in cash
  4. Tracking how many drinks each guest has had and pacing service Correct answer.

Explanation

Monitoring drink counts and pacing service helps prevent guests from becoming intoxicated and shows responsible service. Speed of service and payment method are unrelated to legal responsibilities.

Question 26Alcoholic Beverage Control

Under New Mexico's Liquor Control Act, which agency holds primary authority to issue and revoke liquor licenses and to enforce alcohol server training rules?

  1. The New Mexico Department of Health
  2. The New Mexico Department of Public Safety
  3. The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
  4. The New Mexico Alcohol and Gaming Division Correct answer.

Explanation

The Alcohol and Gaming Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department administers the Liquor Control Act, including licensing and server-training enforcement. Other state agencies play supporting roles but do not hold primary licensing authority.

Question 27Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee holds an on-premises license and wants to sell packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption. What does the Liquor Control Act generally require?

  1. Nothing, because all licensees may sell packaged alcohol
  2. Written permission from the local police chief
  3. A one-time registration with the county clerk
  4. A separate license category that permits package sales Correct answer.

Explanation

New Mexico licenses are category-specific, and privileges such as package (off-premises) sales depend on holding the license type that authorizes them. An on-premises licensee cannot simply add package sales without the appropriate license.

Question 28Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico establishment licensed for on-premises consumption serves alcohol. Which hours are generally lawful for selling and serving under the standard statewide rules?

  1. Noon to 2:00 a.m. the following day
  2. 6:00 a.m. to midnight
  3. Any hour the licensee chooses
  4. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day Correct answer.

Explanation

New Mexico generally permits licensed sales from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. the following day, subject to local ordinances that may be stricter. The 2:00 a.m. cutoff is the key statewide benchmark servers must know.

Question 29Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server is told by a manager to keep serving a visibly intoxicated guest because the guest is a high-spending regular. What is the server's legal position?

  1. The server may continue if the guest signs a waiver
  2. The server may follow the manager's instruction because the manager holds the license
  3. The server may continue if a coworker agrees to monitor the guest
  4. The server must refuse further service regardless of the manager's instruction Correct answer.

Explanation

Serving an obviously intoxicated person is prohibited by statute; a supervisor's directive cannot authorize an unlawful sale. The server remains personally responsible for refusing the sale.

Question 30Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee's employee sells alcohol to a person under 21 without checking identification. Which statement best describes the licensee's exposure?

  1. The licensee is protected because the employee acted outside policy
  2. Only the employee can be penalized, because the licensee had no knowledge
  3. No penalty applies if the minor used a fake ID that looked real
  4. The licensee may face administrative penalties even though the employee made the sale Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensees are administratively responsible for sales made by their employees in the course of employment, including sales to minors. Internal policy violations by an employee do not shield the license from discipline.

Question 31Alcoholic Beverage Control

In New Mexico, a person must be at least what age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages?

  1. 21 Correct answer.
  2. 19
  3. 20
  4. 18

Explanation

New Mexico sets the legal drinking and purchasing age at 21, consistent with the federal minimum. Servers must verify age before any sale.

Question 32Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server suspects a guest is purchasing alcohol for a group of visibly underage companions. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Complete the sale but warn the companions not to drink on premises
  2. Ask the companions to wait outside and then complete the sale
  3. Complete the sale because only the purchaser's age matters
  4. Refuse the sale and explain that providing alcohol to minors is prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

Furnishing alcohol to a minor, or selling to someone who is buying for minors, is prohibited, so the server should stop the transaction. Moving the minors outside does not cure the problem.

Question 33Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which document is generally acceptable proof of age for an alcohol purchase in New Mexico?

  1. An expired employee badge with a photo
  2. A handwritten note from a parent
  3. A library card with a printed birth date
  4. A valid U.S. state-issued driver's license or identification card Correct answer.

Explanation

Acceptable identification generally includes government-issued photo documents such as a state driver's license or ID card, a passport, or a military ID. Informal documents without reliable security features are not acceptable.

Question 34Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server is presented with a passport by a customer who appears young. What is the best practice before completing the sale?

  1. Ask the customer to recite their birth date and rely on that answer
  2. Accept it immediately because passports are rarely forged
  3. Check the photo, birth date, and physical condition of the document for tampering Correct answer.
  4. Photograph the passport and keep the image on file

Explanation

Servers should examine any ID for photo match, valid birth date, and signs of alteration before serving. Passports are acceptable but still require careful inspection.

Question 35Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server notices a guest's eyes are bloodshot, speech is slurred, and the guest is unsteady when walking to the restroom. What should the server do?

  1. Switch the guest to a lower-alcohol drink and continue service
  2. Serve one more drink to see whether the guest improves
  3. Ignore the signs because the guest has not caused trouble
  4. Stop serving alcohol and offer assistance such as food, water, or a safe ride Correct answer.

Explanation

Bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and loss of coordination are classic signs of intoxication, and service must stop. Offering food, water, and safe transportation supports the guest's safety.

Question 36Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico bartender is asked to serve a drink to a customer who appears intoxicated but who insists they are fine. What is the correct response?

  1. Decline the drink and explain the policy against serving intoxicated persons Correct answer.
  2. Serve the drink because the customer accepts responsibility
  3. Serve a smaller pour to limit the risk
  4. Ask another customer to confirm the guest seems sober

Explanation

The server's own observation controls; a guest's assurance does not override clear signs of intoxication. Declining service politely and explaining the policy is the required response.

Question 37Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee wants to reduce the risk that an intoxicated patron drives away. Which practice best supports that goal?

  1. Serving coffee at closing and assuming the guest is sober
  2. Posting a sign that the establishment is not responsible for patrons after they leave
  3. Training staff to arrange rides and intervene before the guest reaches the parking lot Correct answer.
  4. Requiring guests to leave their keys at the door without any follow-up

Explanation

Proactive intervention, including arranging transportation and stopping service early, is the most effective way to prevent impaired driving. Disclaimers and coffee do not reliably prevent intoxication-related harm.

Question 38Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server is asked by a customer to sell a bottle of liquor to take home from a bar that holds only an on-premises license. What should the server do?

  1. Explain that the license does not permit packaged sales for off-premises consumption Correct answer.
  2. Sell the bottle but place it in a sealed bag
  3. Sell the bottle only if the customer shows valid ID
  4. Sell the bottle if the customer pays in cash

Explanation

An on-premises license authorizes service for consumption on the premises, not package sales to go. Selling the bottle would exceed the license privileges.

Question 39Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which action by a New Mexico server best demonstrates compliance with the requirement to prevent sales to minors?

  1. Checking identification only when the customer looks younger than 30
  2. Checking identification for every alcohol purchase regardless of apparent age Correct answer.
  3. Checking identification only when the manager is present
  4. Checking identification only on weekends

Explanation

Consistent ID checks for all alcohol purchases remove judgment errors and are the most reliable way to prevent sales to minors. Selective checking based on appearance or schedule leaves gaps.

Question 40Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico establishment allows a customer to bring their own bottle of liquor and consume it on the premises. What is the general rule for this practice?

  1. It is permitted for any licensed on-premises business
  2. It is permitted if the customer pays a corkage fee
  3. It is generally prohibited unless specifically authorized by law or license conditions Correct answer.
  4. It is permitted only after 10:00 p.m.

Explanation

New Mexico generally restricts bringing personal alcohol onto licensed premises; unauthorized possession or consumption on the premises can expose the licensee to discipline. Any exception must come from law or license conditions.

Question 41Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server sees a customer who appears under 21 using a self-checkout kiosk in a grocery store to buy beer. What is the most appropriate store response?

  1. Allow the kiosk sale because the machine scans the ID
  2. Have a trained employee verify ID and complete the sale at a staffed register Correct answer.
  3. Cancel the sale and ask the customer to leave without further review
  4. Allow the sale if the customer looks older than 18

Explanation

Alcohol sales require age verification by a trained employee; relying on a kiosk scan alone does not satisfy the obligation when age is in doubt. Moving the transaction to a staffed register allows proper ID inspection.

Question 42Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee learns that a server sold alcohol to a minor. Which record-keeping practice best supports the licensee's defense and compliance program?

  1. Documenting the incident, the ID check performed, and any corrective action taken Correct answer.
  2. Recording only the server's name and nothing else
  3. Relying on memory rather than written records
  4. Deleting the transaction record to avoid scrutiny

Explanation

Accurate records of the incident, the verification steps taken, and corrective action show good-faith compliance and support training improvements. Destroying or omitting records undermines the licensee's position.

Question 43Alcoholic Beverage Control

Which statement about a New Mexico licensee's duty when a patron becomes disorderly on the premises is most accurate?

  1. The licensee must call the state licensing agency before acting
  2. The licensee must maintain order and may refuse service and remove the patron Correct answer.
  3. The licensee may ignore the behavior if no one complains
  4. The licensee may continue serving as long as the patron stays seated

Explanation

Licensees are responsible for keeping orderly premises and may refuse service and remove disruptive patrons. Ignoring disorderly conduct can jeopardize the license and the safety of others.

Question 44Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server is unsure whether a customer's identification is altered. What is the safest course of action?

  1. Accept the ID but serve a smaller drink
  2. Accept the ID because the customer insists it is genuine
  3. Accept the ID if the customer signs a statement of authenticity
  4. Decline the sale and, if appropriate, notify a manager or law enforcement Correct answer.

Explanation

When an ID appears altered, the server should refuse the sale rather than gamble on its validity. Involving a manager or law enforcement protects the licensee and the public.

Question 45Alcoholic Beverage Control

What is the primary purpose of requiring alcohol servers in New Mexico to complete an approved training program?

  1. To increase the licensee's revenue through higher prices
  2. To satisfy federal liquor licensing requirements
  3. To ensure servers understand laws and practices that prevent illegal sales and harm Correct answer.
  4. To replace the need for management oversight

Explanation

Server training exists to give employees the knowledge to avoid illegal sales, recognize intoxication, and check identification properly. It supplements, rather than replaces, management supervision.

Question 46Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server has completed approved alcohol server training and receives a certificate. What should the server do with the certificate?

  1. Discard it after the first shift
  2. Mail it to the state police
  3. Provide it to the employer so the licensee can maintain required records Correct answer.
  4. Keep it at home and never show it to anyone

Explanation

The licensee must be able to show that its servers completed approved training, so the certificate should be given to the employer for recordkeeping. Losing or withholding it can create compliance problems.

Question 47Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee permits a visibly intoxicated patron to remain and continue drinking at the bar. Which risk is most directly created?

  1. Administrative discipline for the licensee and potential civil liability for harm caused Correct answer.
  2. No risk, because the patron is an adult
  3. A risk only if the patron is under 21
  4. A risk only if the patron drives a vehicle

Explanation

Allowing an intoxicated person to continue drinking violates the law and exposes the licensee to administrative penalties and civil liability for resulting harm. The risk is not limited to driving or to minors.

Question 48Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server is offered a large tip by a customer who asks to be served despite showing signs of intoxication. How should the server respond?

  1. Ask a coworker to serve the drink instead
  2. Refuse service and explain that intoxication prevents further alcohol sales Correct answer.
  3. Accept the tip and serve the drink
  4. Serve the drink but record the tip as a gift

Explanation

A tip cannot justify an unlawful sale, and the server's duty to refuse service to an intoxicated person is unaffected by money. Asking a coworker to serve does not remove the violation.

Question 49Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico licensee wants to verify that its servers understand how to handle underage customers. Which approach is most effective?

  1. Regular documented training and periodic checks of ID-verification practices Correct answer.
  2. A single orientation session at hiring with no follow-up
  3. Relying on servers to ask questions when unsure
  4. A posted sign telling customers they must be 21

Explanation

Ongoing documented training plus periodic compliance checks reinforce correct ID practices and catch problems early. One-time orientation and passive signs are weaker safeguards.

Question 50Alcoholic Beverage Control

A New Mexico server observes a customer purchasing alcohol for an obviously intoxicated friend. What should the server do?

  1. Complete the sale but warn the purchaser
  2. Complete the sale only if the friend waits outside
  3. Refuse the sale because furnishing alcohol to an intoxicated person is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. Complete the sale because the purchaser is sober

Explanation

It is unlawful to furnish alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person, and a sale to an intermediary for that purpose raises the same concern. The server should decline the transaction.