§ 3-14-12. Evidence of responsible serving practices.
(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.
(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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 3-14 - Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act
Section 3-14-1. - Short title.
Section 3-14-3. - Definitions.
Section 3-14-6. - Liability for negligent service of liquor.
Section 3-14-7. - Liability for reckless service of liquor.
Section 3-14-9. - Common law claims and defenses.
Section 3-14-10. - Settlement — Release — Contributions — Indemnity.
Section 3-14-11. - Statute of limitations.
Section 3-14-12. - Evidence of responsible serving practices.