New York's Dram Shop Act GOL §11-101 makes it illegal for commercial vendors to serve alcohol to persons, who are "visibly intoxicated" or under the age of 21. The bar/liquor seller would be responsible if an intoxicated patron leaves the bar and injures another person. The vast majority of cases arise when an intoxicated patron leaves the establishment in a motor vehicle and causes an accident. Cases, however, are not limited to situations where motor vehicle accidents result in damages but may involve boats, motorcycles, ATVs or snowmobiles.