Can I be held liable for damages caused by an intoxicated patron even if I have checked their ID?

In Florida, liquor liability law can hold you liable for damages caused by an intoxicated patron even if you have checked their ID. Florida is a "dram shop" state, which means that establishments that sell or serve alcohol can be held liable for damages caused by patrons that were served alcohol while they were visibly intoxicated. This means that if you sell or give alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated, and they then cause damage or harm to someone else, the establishment from which they purchased or were given the alcohol can be held responsible. Even if you have checked an ID and determined that the individual is of legal age to buy or consume alcohol, if they are visibly intoxicated it is best to not serve them. If you are made aware that an individual has been served while visibly intoxicated, be sure to take action to remove them from your property and to prevent them from leaving in a potentially dangerous condition. Liquor liability law in Florida is important because it is meant to not only protect businesses from being held responsible for the actions of individuals who consume alcohol, but it is also meant to protect the patrons, the public, and the businesses from potential harm that could be caused due to someone who is under the influence.

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