A private event is being held at a licensed establishment, and the host has brought their own 'special occasion permit' (SOP) to serve alcohol not purchased from the licensee. As a Smart Serve certified server employed by the licensed establishment, you are still responsible for monitoring intoxication levels among all guests, including those drinking from the host's SOP bar. What is your primary legal obligation regarding a guest who becomes visibly intoxicated from consuming alcohol provided under the host's SOP?

Question: A private event is being held at a licensed establishment, and the host has brought their own 'special occasion permit' (SOP) to serve alcohol not purchased from the licensee. As a Smart Serve certified server employed by the licensed establishment, you are still responsible for monitoring intoxication levels among all guests, including those drinking from the host's SOP bar. What is your primary legal obligation regarding a guest who becomes visibly intoxicated from consuming alcohol provided under the host's SOP?

Answer options:

• Inform the event host and advise them to cut off the guest, as it's the host's responsibility under their SOP.
• Continue to monitor but refrain from directly intervening, as the alcohol was not served by your establishment. ✅ Refuse service of any alcohol to the guest, even if it's from the SOP, and ensure they do not become a danger to themselves or others.
• Contact the AGCO to report that the SOP holder is not adequately managing intoxicated patrons.

Correct answer: Refuse service of any alcohol to the guest, even if it's from the SOP, and ensure they do not become a danger to themselves or others.

Explanation: As a Smart Serve certified server, even if the alcohol is provided under a Special Occasion Permit, you hold a general duty of care and responsibility under the LLCA to prevent intoxication and ensure safety. You must refuse service of any alcohol to an already intoxicated person, regardless of its origin, and take steps to ensure their safety. Informing the host is a good secondary step but does not absolve you of your responsibility. Refraining from intervention or contacting the AGCO without first acting directly are insufficient. Your primary role is to ensure safety and prevent over-service.