2006-10-26 01:23:06 · 19 answers · asked by beth f 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
As long as you don't directly serve the minors, you can't be held responsible with what the parents do with the alcohol. If there was a police officer in the bar, he would be able to arrest the parent.
2006-10-26 01:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by Biskit 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Well I am assuming you are asking from the United States. With that bein said, we all know the drinking age is 21. There are certain states (Florida is one, and probably others) where you can drink under 21 if in the presence of your legal guardian. This is still a policy that the establishment can choose to follow or not. In either case, you need to research the laws in regards to this for your state.
As far as your responsibility for adults buying for minors, both you and the parents would be liable. It is the responsibility of the establishment serving alcohol to ensure that the people buying it are of age and only allowing other parties of age to consume as well. If a minor was found drunk and they were looking for someone to pin it on, your hotel as well as the bar tender who served it would most definately be held responsible. Bar tenders, and thus who they work for, are supposed to show good judgement in who is buying how much and if it is really for themself or not. That is why many places set up a two drink max at one time for taking away from the bar (like at a pool or lounge). That is also why bars are responsible for minors drinking even if they use a fake ID, or in many states if a person drives drunk and kills someone the bar is partly liable. You have to be careful on this. It may not seem fair, but its the way it is.
2006-10-26 08:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by Craig B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on an alcohol and drug cousre last year and learnt that there is no legal age limit to drinking alcohol. I think this may be due to some families having a glass of wine with their dinner. I was quite surprised to discover that.However morally I would not allow any young child to indulge in alcohol.
Parents have a duty and responsibility to protect and educate their children on such things.If I were you I would refuse to serve them, the way I would look at it is, if you supplied them with alcohol and something bad happened whilst they were under the influence, would you be able to forgive yourself.You would be asking yourself them questions, Why did I, if only, I should'nt have. Dont put yourself in that position.
Besides a caring and responsible parent would not even contemplate buying an alcoholic drink for their children. Stick to your moral standards and refuse.
2006-10-26 09:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by dollybird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US I would suggest checking the laws of your state as well as asking a local lawyer (or your hotel lawyer since you should have one).
It's a common myth that the "drinking age" is 21 in the US. In some states 21 only applies to purchase and possession and they have many instances where minors are allowed to drink and where parents are allowed to buy alcohol for a minor. How many of these apply to a hotel I don't know.
2006-10-26 11:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is against the law for anyone under 18 to drink alchol and you are responsible as the licence holder, if you think that some one is under age you must ask them to leave.
I.E if you sell drink to some one under age in a supermarket you can b find 1000 pounds. This is on the staff notice board in all Morrison.
2006-10-26 09:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by yachtchef2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it illegal to purchase alcohol under the age of 18. It is illegal to purchase alcohol for consumption by someone under the age of 18. This applies to licenced premises.
Parents may not purchase alcohol for children in a resturant. If caught the bar staff and owner would be liable to prosecution as would the parents.
It is not however an arrestable offence, provided name and address are given and suitable for summons.
2006-10-26 08:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can refuse to serve them any drinks at all as a licensee has the right to refuse to serve anyone without giving a reason.
By serving them alcohol to give to their children you are breaking the law as are the parents.
Children aged 14 can consume wine,porter and cider if eating a meal in a designated dining area.
Please don't allow to this to happen as you this could cost you your license.
P.S I'm in England
2006-10-26 08:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by kerrie h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you are from but here in Australia alcohol is not to be consumed by minors at a hotel/pub...If you own this hotel you have the right to refuse service to anyone...I think you have a ethical and moral obligation to make sure this doesnt happen.
2006-10-26 08:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anastasia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the US and knowingly sell alchohol for consumption by a minor (under age 21) then you can be charged with selling alchoholic beverages to, or contributing to the delinquency of a minor and have your ABC Licence revoked.
2006-10-26 08:28:34 · answer #9 · answered by fsebentley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your responsibility as the licensee to ensure that parents do not buy alcohol for under 18's as it is illegal until they are 18 years old in England
2006-10-26 08:31:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋