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What is dram shop laws?

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Laws that allow someone hurt by a drunk to sue the shop that sold the drunk the liquor.

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Dram shop laws are established at what level?

Dram shop laws are established at the state level.


What are South Carolina Dram Shop laws?

South Carolina's Dram Shop laws hold alcohol vendors liable for injuries or damages caused by individuals they have served alcohol to if the server knew or should have known the person was intoxicated. This means that businesses that sell alcohol can be held responsible for accidents caused by patrons who were intoxicated when the alcohol was served to them.


What is the Dram Act in Illinois?

The Dram Shop Act is the ability to sue the person or bar that sold the drunk person that caused the injury.http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/dram-shop-laws-social-host-liability-alcohol-related-accidents-illinois.html


Does Mississippi have dram shop laws?

Yes, See Mississippi Code of 1972 section 67-3-73


What exactly means a dram shop act?

That is absolutely correct. Dram shop refers to any specific bar, restaurant or store selling liquor or alcoholic beverages and the Dram Shop Act means the full liability of those dram shop to the person who bought the product to them when something bad happened to them.


How many states have the Dram Shop Act?

As of Fall 2003, the following states have NOT enacted Dram Shop Acts: Kansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. For more information, see http://web.ku.edu/~rlevy/PPC_F03/Drafts/Lloyd.pdf


Does Louisiana have Dram Shop Act?

no


Does Oregon have a Dram Shop Act?

Yes, the Oregon Dram Shop Act was passed in 1913. It was later modified, repealed, and replaced by O.R.S. 30.950, which is the current "Dram Shop Act." http://www.leg.state.or.us/01orlaws/sess0500.dir/0534ses.html


Is Nevada a dram shop law state?

no


Does WV have a dram shop act?

yes


Does the dram shop law exist only in California?

no


Dose ogle county Illinois have to have dram shop liability?

i am in the market for opening a bar in rochelle Illinois and i am wondering if ogle county bars have to have dram shop liability.