- Introduced -

SB 817 - This act addresses "dram shop" liability. The act finds that the consumption of intoxicating beverages, rather than the sale or serving of such beverages, is the proximate cause of any injury inflicted by an intoxicated person. A cause of action may be brought against a person licensed to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises if the sale of the intoxicating liquor was to a person under 21 or who is obviously intoxicated is the proximate cause of the injury or death. The sale to a person under 21 or an obviously intoxicated person must have been done knowingly and proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The term "obviously intoxicated" is defined for purposes of the section.

This act is similar to SCS/HB 421 (2001).

CINDY KADLEC