Administrative Liability

The Pennsylvania Liquor Code makes it illegal for licensees, or their servants, agents or employees, to serve alcoholic beverages to visibly intoxicated patrons (VIPs) and minors.  Violations of that law by licensees may result in fines from $1,000 to $5,000 (unless, at the time of the sale, the licensee was RAMP-certified and had not sold to VIPs or minors in the previous 4 years, then the licensee’s fine would be from $50 to $1,000); suspension or revocation of the liquor license; and mandated RAMP certification.

This is often referred to as “strict liability” because licensees are always responsible for the actions of their employees - even when the licensee is absent.