(a)  Proof of defendant‘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:

(1)  Defendant’s and defendant’s employees’ attendance at a server education training course; and

(2)  Defendant’s implementation, at the time of service, of responsible management policies, procedures, and actions.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 3-14-12

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.

(b)  Proof or disproof that the defendant was adhering to responsible serving practices is not by itself proof or disproof of negligence or recklessness.

History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2.