California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Certification Practice Exam

What can result when a licensee is negligent regarding the safety of their patrons?

1. License revocation

2. Mandatory training in responsible beverage service

3. Monetary liability including payments to victims who bring civil lawsuits

4. Increased insurance premiums

The correct answer is: Monetary liability including payments to victims who bring civil lawsuits

Negligence regarding the safety of patrons refers to a licensee failing to provide a safe environment for their customers. If a licensee is found to be negligent in this aspect, they may be held financially responsible for any harm that comes to their patrons. This can include paying for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Option A, revocation of license, is an extreme consequence that may only occur in cases of severe negligence or repeated violations. Option B, mandatory training, may be imposed in addition to other consequences, but only addresses the issue of responsible beverage service and not the overall safety of patrons. Option D, increased insurance premiums, may occur as a result of monetary liability, but is not the direct consequence of negligence itself. Therefore, option C is the best answer as it directly addresses the potential financial responsibility for a licensee's negligence towards patron safety.