It is not against the law unless you are serving a minor. What a host should be concerned about is the potential liability. In some states, over-serving an already intoxicated guest is considered reckless behavior. You need to check the laws and regulations in your state for an answer to that. Liability issues concern the guest's behavior if he leaves your home in a drunken state. If he causes an accident and hurts himself or others or damages property, you have some responsibility for that. Again, in varies by state. Regardless of the law, it is common sense and social responsibility to control alcohol consumption in your home for everyone's sake and safety.
Tradition. Manners and etiquette. People like it.
If I am 21 and in most states in the usual circumstances, yes I am!Additional: (in the US) If the question is asking about ALCOHOLIC drinks - although there MAY be exceptions, usually you must be old enough to legally consume the beverages you are serving.
Serving time in prison is a punishment for committing illegal actives.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission governs the sale and distribution of alcohol in the state of Texas, as well as providing certification for people serving alcohol.
If you step on the white line in front of you while serving, it is illegal, its called faulting
No. It is against regulation for a minor to be in possession of alcoholic beverages and minors can be arrested for serving alcohol if they are caught.
isn't it called screening?
The 'Serving It Right' course is a mandatory course that is required for those that are in the industry of serving alcoholic beverages. This course teaches the legal responsibilities of serving alcohol as well as techniques to prevent problems due to over service. One must pass the course and obtain a license in order to serve alcohol.
There is no fine. A miner has to be over 18 to work in a mine and therefore can be served alcohol.
A wooden ladle can be used for serving soup, stew, gravy, sauce or an alcoholic punch, indeed anything that is liquid or semi liquid.
2003. You cannot hide the ball from your opponent whilst serving.
additional but not binding words Literally, it means Provided or serving only for the time being.. Its synonym is temporary