Nevada TAM Alcohol awareness

an alcoholic beverage is

anything that contains ½ of 1 percent or more alcohol by volume

It is against Nevada law to sell an alcoholic beverage that contains more than

80% alcohol by volume (160 proof)

beer alcohol content

about 5%

Wine alcohol content

about 12%

hard liquor alcohol content

about 40%

it is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to minor aged

under 21

A minor can drink alcohol only if

there is a religious event; a parent or legal guardian is with them and directly gives it to them at home; prescribed by a physician; works for a licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.

Minors Loitering: minors only allowed where they sell alcohol if

it is is a restaurant that serves meals beyond sanwhiches and salads and bar is seperate from dining area; parents take them to a hotel theater even if no food is there; grocery stores with separate alcohol section, minor is an entertainer only while working, minor is a repairer and must leave when done

$500 fine and the alcoholic beverage license can be suspended or revoked

for allowing a minor into bar or liquor store, even to use the restroom or phone

$250 to $500 and be sentenced to up to 6 months in jail

If someone 21 years of age or older purchases for or gives alcohol to a minor

$1000 fine and up to 6 months in jail

If you allow a minor to remain in place that serves alcohol

$100 to $500 and be sentenced up to 6 months in jail

to a minor who uses false identification to purchase alcohol

up to $500 fine

to a minor who who loiters on the premises where alcohol is served, eg casino

Leaving Alcohol Accessible to Minors and Giving Money to Minors to Purchase Alcohol

is against the law in Nevada

You are considered intoxicated if your blood alcohol content is

.08 (8/100 of 1 percent) or higher

You can only drink in a vehicle passenger areas if

the vehicle is for hire, in a motor home

Dram Shop" laws (not in Nevada)

protect third parties by allowing recovery of damages from the person who sold or served the alcohol

If a person is intoxicated and asking for more

refuse alcohol service

you can be held liable in a civil action for any damage caused by an

intoxicated minor

Nevada State Gaming Regulations and Alcohol

Casinos are not allowed (by gaming regulations) to allow anyone to gamble while they are visibly intoxicated

can you give someone complimentary cocktails if they are visibly intoxicated

No, it's against the law in Nevada

sale and distribution of alcohol is a matter of

priviledge

County's may require more than

one type license

Clark and Washoe county similarity

-against the law to sell or furnish alcohol to 21 & under, -minors are not permitted to sell or serve alcohol in open containers

In Clark County

it is against the law to allow a minor to sell or handle any alcoholic liquor of any kind.

In Washoe County

a 16 year old is allowed to sell sealed alcohol in a package store under supervision of a 21 year old

with county licensing, you can sell alcohol in a supervised pool area but never

outside the building from which the license was approved

you can consume alcohol if

it is at a public/special even with permits

you can not sell or serve alcohol if

you are intoxicated

In Las Vegas, it is against the law to sell alcohol in in glass or metal containers

during certain holidays and special events

In North Las Vegas, a 16 year old may handle alcohol in a package store and an

18 year old is allowed to sell sealed alcohol in a package store under supervision of a 21 year old

In Sparks it is a violation to sell or serve alcohol to someone

in a military uniform if the local commanding officer has issued an order prohibiting it

even if you didn't know a person was a minor and you serve alcohol to them, you can

lose job, be fines, do community service, go to jail, have a police record

due diligence

innocent of wrong doing because ID/Birthdate/Face match and looks legit

gaming or table games

minors are not allowed near them

Methods Used by Minors to Purchase Alcohol

too lazy/busy, cant calculate bday, willing to show ID too quick, ask for another of "these" like they've been served b4, adult buys multiple drinks for others, minors ask people outside stores for drinks, use dif. store entry/exit like gardening, use self checkout

Acceptable identification

State Issued Driver's LicenseState Issued Driver's Instruction Permit (with photo)State-Issued Photo Identification CardPassportMilitary Identification CardFederal Issued Immigration Cards:

• Permanent Resident Card• Alien Registration Card

false identification

Lost/Stolen/Borrowed• Altered• Counterfeit• Forged

be suspicious of documents that state

• “Official” or “Official Identification”• “Approved Identification”• “Personal Identification”

Undercover "Sting" Operation

undercover minor is sent to buy alcohol often and without notice, if successful the employee and the business could face severe penalties

Washoe County task force

regional Street Enforcement Team (SET) will send a minor with their legit ID showing real bday and doesn't have to inform the employee of the inspection afterwards

Clark County task force

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (METRO) will send a minor with their legit ID showing real bday and will inform the business of the inspection afterwards. If failed, they will fine and up to 6 mon in jail

ethyl alcohol (ethanol)

form of alcohol in the beverages

Brewed beverages

such as beer and ale, are produced partially by fermentation, 3-6%

Wines

produced by a process of fermentation (chemical breakdown), 10-16%

Distilled Spirits

fermented juice or cereal is boiled, and the alcohol passes off as a vapor along with water and other volatile substances

proof

strength of alcohol is measured

How Alcohol Works in the Body

depresses/sedates the controlling centers of your brain

small intestine

principle site for alcohol absorption

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

amount of alcohol in the bloodstream

factors that affect alcohol effect

• Speed of ingestion• strength/Volume ingested• higher Altitude• Condition of stomach and intestines• Diet• Weight• Gender• Carbonation• Psychological condition• Alcohol tolerance• Coinciding medical conditions• Other drugs

One drink is considered

• One 12 ounce beer• Four ounces of wine• One ounce of 80 proof alcohol

rate of one small drink per hour

allow the liver enough time to process the alcohol and prevent the level of alcohol in the blood from rising notably

a fat person of 170 pounds will have a

higher BAC from the same amount of alcohol than a lean person of the same weight because alcohol is not soluble in fat

a woman of the same height and weight as a man

will generally absorb up to 30% more alcohol because they have more fat (not soluble) and more water (soluble), and less enzymes

Carbonation

creates a rapid rise in the BAC because alcohol moves into the small intestine faster

single or double drink may have a effect on the person as if he or she had three or four drinks

If an individual is already depressed, anxious, nervous, frightened, or simply unhappy because it is a multiplier of the depressing action

A higher level of alcohol tolerance

has no effect on a person's BAC level

taking combinations of drugs, usually because of drug

Intensification, Side Effect Reduction, Substitution, Collection

sequence in which alcohol affects the brain

1. JUDGMENT, 2. MOTOR CONTROL, 3. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

Gastrointestinal System

gastritis, vomiting, Mallory-Weiss tears, interfere with some of the B vitamins, particularly folic acid and thiamin, and other nutrients, enlarged liver and alcohol-induced hepatitis , cirrhosis

Cardiovascular System

temporarily reduce blood, but, taken regularly can elevate blood pressure, cardiomyopathy

myths

A Drink Can Warm You UP, Alcohol Is A Stimulant, Strong Black Coffee Can Help You Sober Up, Alcohol Has Relatively Few Calories, Food Will Help You Sober Up

The only way to tell if a person is legally intoxicated is

by taking a blood or breath test

behavioral changes associated with alcohol intoxication

• Relaxed Inhibitions --> Impaired Judgment --> Slowed Reaction

Communication to person on next shift

• How many drinks each person has had.• The type of drink • If the person is showing any signs of intoxication (behavior changes).

Guests in the Green

Guests who are sober, good judgment and coordination

Guests in the Yellow

still alert and able to concentrate, but they may show signs of relaxed inhibitions / advanced stages of yellow are intoxicated

Guests in the Red

extremely intoxicated, decreased coordination

faster service to a good tipper is not good because

faster drinks/stronger drinks/not cutting off customer = fast intoxication, other guests can get mad

businesses have created internal policies for

refusing alcohol service

How to Intervene

1. Observe

2. Communicate

3. Assist

4. Report

Observe: Talking With Guests.

Are they stressed depresed? drinkong or wanting to get drunk? Are they taking other drugs/medications?

Observe: Looking For Clues

Are they driving poorly? Stumbling? Slurring words? leaning against structures?

Communicate

tell staff/manager/supervisor if someone has been drinking/wants to get drunk

Assisting when someone is intoxicated

don't judge/ touch/ embarrass/ accuse the guest, encourage eating/ getting a ride, they leave with their belonging so they don't come back

Report

When writing a report, include:

• All events leading up to the fight.

• The state of intoxication of the combatants.

• Witnesses names.

Defusing Volatile Situations

Be Assertive, Not Aggressive; Speak to the Problem, Not the Personality; Show a Degree of Empathy, a Sense of Understanding; Back Up Your Actions With Facts, Strength, and Conviction; Meet Action With Appropriate Reactions

preventing fights

follow traffic light system, notice signs of trouble, intervene at argument stage

if a Fight breakouts

call security or police, move customers out of away, do not let customer help, do not take sides, avoid contact, if there's a weapon get you and customers out the way