What are Liquor Laws?
Liquor liability laws are enacted to control the sale of alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or minors. For example, if someone entered an establishment while intoxicated, or became intoxicated while in the establishment, was served more alcohol, and then drove home from the establishment and was involved in a drunk driving accident, the establishment that served the alcohol could be held responsible in addition to the drunk driver. Liquor laws are also known as DRAM Shop laws, liquor liability laws, tavern-keeper liability, alcohol liability, or drunk driver law. Protecting Establishment Owners from Third Party Claims There is a fine line that establishment or bar owners must walk when it comes to serving patrons alcohol. If you have been accused of serving alcohol to a minor or to a visibly intoxicated person who then caused an injury to another, consult a lawyer who can help you understand your rights and work with you to protect your business. We know South Carolina’s liquor lia
