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Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr., who also serves as Chairman of the Liquor Control Commission, is offering reminders today for consumers who may intend to include alcoholic beverages as part of their holiday celebrations.
“As we enter the holiday season, I ask everyone to drink responsibly, avoid driving after drinking, and refrain from serving alcoholic beverages to anyone who appears intoxicated or who is under the legal age of 21,” Farrell said. “I also want to remind shoppers that package stores will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, in celebration and remembrance of Thanksgiving Day. Grocery stores, which may be open, are not allowed to sell beer on Thursday.”
The Commissioner joined representatives from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association of Connecticut today in offering additional tips for celebrating safely.
• Control access to the alcohol you provide. Avoid serving from common sources such as kegs or punch bowls, and be sure that whoever is preparing drinks is monitoring other guests’ consumption.
• Offer alternatives such as juice, soft drinks and coffee.
• Discourage competitive drinking; serve only one drink per guest at a time.
• Provide snacks and other food so guests do not drink on an empty stomach.
• Model safe behavior for your guests.
• Stop serving drinks at least one hour before the party ends and encourage guests to enjoy non-alcoholic beverages before they leave.
• Stop serving anyone alcohol to anyone who is visibly intoxicated, and make sure they are not left alone in order to prevent injury.
• Be sure anyone who is intoxicated has safe, alternative transportation home.
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