1. Responsible practices. Proof of the server‘s responsible serving practices is admissible as evidence that the server was not negligent or reckless. Responsible serving practices include, but are not limited to:
A. The server’s and server’s employees attendance at an approved server education training course; and [PL 1999, c. 519, §1 (AMD).]
B. The server’s implementation, at the time of service, of responsible management policies, procedures and actions. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

[PL 1999, c. 519, §1 (AMD).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2515

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Server: means a person who sells, gives or otherwise provides liquor to an individual. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A Sec. 2503
2. Neither proof nor disproof of negligence or recklessness. Proof or disproof that the server was adhering to responsible serving practices is not by itself proof or disproof of negligence or recklessness.

[PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 519, §1 (AMD).