Maui Liquor Certification Practice Test

Under what condition can a cruise boat sell liquor?

1. Only when docked at a port

2. If licensed and selling outside of a port

3. They cannot sell alcohol at all

4. Only if there is a private event on board

The correct answer is: If licensed and selling outside of a port

A cruise boat can sell liquor if it is licensed and operates outside of a port. This means that as long as the cruise boat has obtained the proper licensing that meets local laws and regulations, it can legally sell alcohol to passengers while at sea. The ability to serve alcohol is not restricted to being docked; the regulations may vary depending on the jurisdiction, but many allow for sales as long as the vessel is properly licensed for such activities. The other conditions mentioned in the incorrect options limit the circumstances under which alcohol sales can occur or eliminate them entirely. For instance, suggesting that sales can only happen while docked unnecessarily restricts operations. Additionally, asserting that cruise boats cannot sell alcohol at all disregards the possibility of them having the appropriate licenses. Lastly, the stipulation regarding private events alone would also be too restrictive, as licensed operations may allow for alcohol sales under broader conditions.