Establishes civil liability for alcohol sellers who serve minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, causing harm to third parties.

The bill amends South Carolina law to hold alcohol sellers liable for damages if they serve alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, resulting in harm to third parties. Sellers must have known or should have known the individual would become intoxicated. This applies to both minors and adults, with different criteria for determining liability. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Establishes civil liability for alcohol sellers who serve minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, causing harm to third parties.

The bill amends South Carolina law to hold alcohol sellers liable for damages if they serve alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, resulting in harm to third parties. Sellers must have known or should have known the individual would become intoxicated. This applies to both minors and adults, with different criteria for determining liability. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.