28-A §2512. Named and retained; several liability
§2512. Named and retained; several liability 1. Named and retained. No action against a server may be maintained unless the minor, the intoxicated individual or the estate of the minor or intoxicated individual is named as a defendant in the action and is retained in the action until the litigation is concluded by trial or […]
28-A §2513. Notice required
§2513. Notice required Every plaintiff seeking damages under this Act must give written notice to all defendants within 180 days of the date of the server’s conduct creating liability under this Act. The notice must specify the time, place and circumstances of the server’s conduct creating liability under this Act and the time, place and […]
28-A §2514. Statute of limitations
§2514. Statute of limitations Any action under this Act against a server alleging negligent or reckless conduct must be brought within 2 years after the cause of action accrues. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW).
28-A §2515. Evidence of responsible serving practices
§2515. Evidence of responsible serving practices 1. Responsible practices. Proof of the server’s responsible serving practices is admissible as evidence that the server was not negligent or reckless. Responsible serving practices include, but are not limited to: A. The server’s and server’s employees attendance at an approved server education training course; and [PL […]
28-A §2516. Privileges
§2516. Privileges 1. Refusal to serve. No licensee is liable for damages resulting from a good faith refusal to serve liquor to any individual who: A. Fails to show proper identification of age; [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] B. Reasonably appears to be a minor; or [PL 1987, c. […]
28-A §2517. Insurance records
§2517. Insurance records 1. Superintendent shall keep records. The Superintendent of Insurance shall collect and maintain records on the following statistics concerning liquor liability insurance in this State: A. The number and names of companies writing liquor liability insurance, either as a separate line or in a large policy; [PL 1987, c. 45, […]
28-A §2502. Purposes
§2502. Purposes 1. Primary legislative purpose. The primary legislative purpose of this Act is to prevent intoxication-related injuries, deaths and other damages among the State’s population. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 2. Secondary purposes. The secondary legislative purposes are to: A. Establish a legal basis for obtaining compensation for those […]
28-A §2518. Informal evaluation (REPEALED)
§2518. Informal evaluation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 373, §165 (RP).
28-A §2503. Definitions
§2503. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 1. Intoxicated individual. “Intoxicated individual” means an individual who is in a state of intoxication as defined by this Act. [PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, […]
28-A §2519. Approval of alcohol server education courses
§2519. Approval of alcohol server education courses 1. Approval of alcohol server education courses. The director of the bureau or director’s designee shall approve alcohol server education courses for a period of 2 years that meet the criteria developed under this section. The director may renew approval provided the course meets the criteria applicable at […]