What EveryVolunteer

AlcoholServer Needsto Know

Serving alcohol isserious business

Every volunteer wants to participate in asuccessful community or social event. Ifyou volunteer to serve alcohol at an event,you must take steps to ensure it is servedsafely and lawfully.

Why? Because serving alcohol is seriousbusiness and can impact the success of yourorganization. Serving alcohol irresponsiblycan lead to violations of the law, resultingin fines or the future denial of a liquorlicense for your organization. It may alsolead to death or injury. You could be heldliable for any damages that result.

This pamphlet will help you serve alcoholresponsibly. If you have any questions orwould like additional assistance, pleasewrite or call us.

Accept only these validforms of identification:

./ State driver license with photo

./ State OMV 10 card with photo, name,date of birth & physical description

./ Passport

./ U.S. Military 10 card

Tips for servingalcohol responsibly

~ Alcohol is a powerful drug. Neverserve alcohol to anyone who showssigns of intoxication.

~ Never serve alcohol to anyone under21 years of age. Minors and alcoholare an illegal and deadly combination.

~ The law requires you to always checkthe identification of anyone who looksunder 26 years old.

~ Don't take a chance ... if you are notconvinced a person is 21 or older,do not serve that person alcohol. It isalways better to be cautious whenserving alcohol.

~ Alcoholic beverages must stay withinthe licensed area. Don't allow anyoneto take alcohol out of the designatedservIce area.

~ If it looks like a problem or fightis about to break out, call securityimmediately. Don't allow yourpatrons to get out of control.

~ If you see signs of illegal activity,such as drug use or possession,harassment: public urination - callsecurity immediately .

~ If you suspect someone is givingalcohol to a minor, do not serve thatperson any more alcohol and alertsecurity .

Penalties for minors andVisibly Intoxicated Persons

(VIPs)Providing alcohol to a minor or a VIPwill result in criminal penalties up to andincluding a $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail.

Watch for these signs ofvisible intoxication

The following signs of visible intoxicationcan serve as a guide in monitoring alcoholconsumption. As a server of alcoholicbeverages you can be held responsible fordamages or injuries to others caused bysomeone who had too much to drink atyour event.

~ Bloodshot, glassy eyes

~ Slurred speech

~ Spilling drinks

~ Rambling conversation,loss of train of thought

~ Difficulty handling money,picking up change

~ Lack of focus and eye contact

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~ Difficulty remembering

~ Slow response to questions

Never drink any alcohol while on duty or011 a break, it's against the law.

Serving alcohol responsiblyrequires a clear head.

More signs ofvisible intoxication

~ Can't find mouth with glass

~ Mussed hair

~ Disheveled clothing

~ Loud and unruly

~ Urging other people to haveanother drink

~ Annoying other guests or servers

~ Aggressive or belligerent

~ Making inappropriate commentsabout others

~ Foul language

~ Sullen, moody

Remember,when in doubt,

DON TSERVE

LicenseeNolunteer please retainin your records

Ihave read and understood the information inthis brochure. Iunderstand that as a volunteerserver, I am responsible for not selling alcoholto minors or visibly intoxicated persons. I mustcheck the ID of anyone who looks under 26.It is illegal for me to sell alcohol to anyoneunder 21. It is illegal for me to sell alcohol toa visibly intoxicated person.

I understand that I must make thesigned brochure available for immediate

inspection by any inspector or investigatoremployed by the commission or by any

other peace officer.

For more information contact:OlCC Main Office

9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd.Portland, OR 97222-7355

Mailing Address:PO Box 22297

Milwaukie, OR 97269-2297Enforcement (503) 872-5070Toll Free (800) 452-6522www.oregon.gov/olee