Can I be sued if a patron injures themselves while intoxicated on my premises?

Yes, you may be sued if a patron injures themselves while intoxicated on your premises in North Dakota. Under North Dakota’s Liquor Liability Law, you can be held liable for injuries or deaths that occur when an intoxicated patron injures someone else, or injures themselves, due to their own intoxication. The law states that “the vendor of alcoholic beverages shall be liable for any damages and losses that occur due to the sale, serving, or furnishing” of alcoholic beverages. This means that if a patron is intoxicated as a result of purchasing or being served alcohol on your premises, and then injures themselves or someone else, you could be held responsible. To help protect yourself from such liability, you should develop and enforce policies to identify and prevent individuals who are intoxicated from entering and/or remaining on your premises. Additionally, you should develop and enforce policies that limit the amount of alcohol that can be purchased and/or consumed at your establishment. Taking these measures can help protect you from potential liability, but it’s important to understand your obligations under North Dakota’s Liquor Liability Law and the risks involved in selling, serving, or furnishing alcohol to patrons. It is also important to seek legal advice to get a better understanding of your rights and obligations.

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