SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY&TOURISM MANAGEMENTUNIVERSITY OF JAMMU

PROJECT ON :LAWS RELATING TO RESTAURANT & HOTEL BARS:

RADHIKA GUPTA 12- BBA - HM

HOSPITALITY LAW:• Hospitality law is the body of law relating to the foodservice,

travel, and lodging industries. That is, it is the body of law governing the specific nuances of hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, country clubs, meeting and convention planners, and more.

• Hospitality law doesn’t just involve one area of law. It encompasses a wide variety of practice areas, including contracts, antitrust, tort law, etc.

LIQUOR LICENSING & LEGALITIES:

Liquor licensing… The sale of alcohlic bevergaes is subject to liquor licensing requirements

which have 4 objectives:-• The prevention of crime and disorder• Public safety• Prevention of public nuisance• Protection of children from harmCertain legalities….• Display of the summary of the license including days and timings of

opening• Name of the registered holder license number and valid date• Drinks price list is to be displayed• Restrictions on underaged person being served alcohol• Selling goods by weights and measures

LAWS & LICENSES RELATING TO BARS:

• Alcohol and Work• Alcohol and Advertising • The Sale and Consumption of Alcohol• Laws Relating to Minors• Licenses for music• Dancing • Gambling• Theatrical performance• Television display• License for serving liquor

RESTAURANT LAWS:• As a restaurant owner, it is our responsibility to

familiarize yourself with state and federal employee laws, such as those pertaining to minimum wage, overtime, and tips. Failure to comply with these rules can result in hefty fines from local, state and federal authorities.

• Recent events have made hospitality law even more relevant. Food allergies are on the rise, making it increasingly important for restaurants to not only train staff about ingredients but to also have appropriate labels for food.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES LAW• Consumer Product Safety Commission• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)• Egg Products Inspection Act• Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)• Federal Meat Inspection Act• Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act (FDAAA)• Food Contact Notification• Food Facility Registration• Food Inspections and Compliance• Food Labeling Policies

CONCLUSION:While hospitality law covers many different entities, hotels and

restaurants are the two most common hospitality businesses. Hotels• Hotel operators have a duty to their guests and to their guests’

property. Restaurants• Restaurant operators have a duty to sell food that is

merchantable, that is, suitable for buying and selling. “Truth in Menu” laws govern descriptions of food in menus. These laws ensure that the customer receives what the menu says he or she will get. They also govern the ingredients, nutritional descriptions, preparation style,etc.

QUESTIONNAIRE:

Q1) Hospitality laws is the body of law related to:

a)Restaurantb)Spasc)Convention plannersd)All of the above

Q2) What is the legal age for drinking alchol?a)16b)18c)21d)25

Q3) Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 – is related to:

a) Alcohol and Workb) Alcohol and Advertisingc) The Sale and Consumption of Alcohold) Laws Relating to Minors

Q4)Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA)- is related to:

a) Egg Products Inspection Actb) Federal Meat Inspection Actc) Food Labeling Policiesd) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Q5)Which law is regulated by international, federal, state and local authorities that covers the handling, preparation and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness, food contamination and food poisoning?

a) Consumer Product Safety Commissionb) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)c) Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act (FDAAA)d) All of the above