Are there any special rules or regulations related to serving alcohol on a boat or other vessel?

In South Carolina, there are several laws and regulations related to serving alcohol on boats or other vessels. All persons who transport, serve, sell, or furnish alcoholic beverages or liquor on any vessel are required to have a valid Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) permit. In addition, anyone who operates a vessel on South Carolina waters must be certified by the United States Coast Guard as a Captain or licensed as a Mate. Furthermore, any person who furnishes, serves, or sells alcoholic beverages on any vessel must be at least 21 years old. Vessels may not be operated within a drinking distance of a marina or boat dock while there are passengers on board who have been served alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, a vessel’s operator is responsible for any damage or liability related to intoxication, including the costs of medical treatment or the cost of recovering a vessel from a wreck or a grounding. Finally, any person found guilty of violating South Carolina’s Liquor Liability Law related to serving alcohol on any vessel can be fined up to $1,000, imprisoned up to 30 days, or both. This includes penalties for selling, purchasing, or having possession of liquor or alcoholic beverages on a vessel without a valid ABC permit.

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