What is the “dram shop law”?

The “dram shop law” is a law put in place in New Jersey that can hold businesses responsible for damages caused by a patron who has been provided with alcohol. The law states that if a business that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to an underage or intoxicated individual, or an individual who goes on to cause injury or damage to another person or property, the business can be held liable for the damages caused as a result. This law applies to any business that sells and/or serves alcoholic beverages, such as bars, restaurants, stores, etc. The purpose of the “dram shop law” is to protect individuals who are injured as a result of someone else’s consumption of alcohol. It also serves to ensure businesses that serve and/or sell alcohol do so responsibly. If a business is found to be in violation of the law, they can be held liable for any damages that the patron causes. The “dram shop law” is meant to help protect both the individual and the business. It is designed to encourage businesses to be more responsible in how they serve and market to customers who are of legal drinking age. It also serves to ensure that when a patron is provided with alcohol they do so responsibly so that no one else is injured as a result.

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What is the “dram shop law”?

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