Legal Question in Business Law in California

Must California restaurants and fast food businesses serve free tap water to people? (Not necessarily customers)


Asked on 11/03/10, 3:21 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

Restaurants have the right to refuse service to anyone.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 3:42 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

They must serve fresh drinking water to their employees.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 3:46 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 4:22 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

No such requirement exists. However, if a restaurant does serve free water to some patrons, it could not refuse to serve it to others if the distinction is based on race, creed, color, national origin, etc.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 6:21 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

They don't even let you use the restroom unless you're a customer. As a franchise attorney, I advise clients to pay and go. Once you're a customer, the picture improves - even with respect to water. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Attorney

Franchise Foundations APC

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Answered on 11/09/10, 5:25 am


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