Re:How We Created a Fake Vodka Brand to Promote Our Startup
by jevinskie on Thursday August 01, 2013 @05:15PM
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Does that permit private distilling? I thought having a still with intent was still illegal throughout the US.
Re:How We Created a Fake Vodka Brand to Promote Our Startup
by gallerytungsten on Friday August 02, 2013 @12:05AM
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Missouri is the only state with the type of exception cited. Even so, Federal law makes home distilling illegal in all states.
There are a multitude of laws governing alcohol. I had a friend host a party with a cover. He was giving away the alcohol. The local alcohol control board showed up and listed the numerous laws he was violating.
Don't forget that anyone who distributes alcohol has to be permitted. They need to comply with laws that govern access to the underaged, tracking of alcohol taxes, etc.
Here is an example from Missouri law:
When is a liquor license required? It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, distribute or sell intoxicating liquor without a state license issued by the state supervisor of the Division Alcohol and Tobacco Control. However, Section 311.055 is an exception, which allows 200 gallons to be manufactured per household, per calendar year if there are two or more persons over 21 years of age in the household, or 100 gallons per calendar year if there is one person over the age of 21 in the household. The products manufactured under the Section 311.055 exception are only for personal and family use.