Washington HB1977 amends laws to protect commercial servers from personal liability for selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals.
Washington HB1977 amends existing laws to ensure that commercial servers of liquor are indemnified against personal liability for selling alcohol to individuals who appear to be under the influence. The bill specifies that retailers must cover all legal expenses and judgments if a server is sued for selling to an intoxicated person. This protection does not extend to fines imposed by regulatory bodies or law enforcement. The bill also clarifies that a server's actions do not affect the outcome of a related civil or administrative case.
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