r/title-27-INTOXICATING-LIQUORS wiki — defined terms

“attorney general” applies in that section

the term “attorney general” means the attorney general or other chief law enforcement officer of a State or the designee thereof;

“intoxicating liquor” applies in that section

the term “intoxicating liquor” means any spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquor of any kind;

“person” applies in that section

the term “person” means any individual and any partnership, corporation, company, firm, society, association, joint stock company, trust, or other entity capable of holding a legal or beneficial interest in property, but does not include a State or agency thereof; and;

“State” applies in that section

the term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Action by State attorney general If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in, or has engaged in, any act that would constitute a violation of a State law regulating the importation or transportation of any intoxicating liquor, the attorney general may bring a civil action in accordance with this section for injunctive relief (including a preliminary or permanent injunction) against the person, as the attorney general determines to be necessary to— (1) restrain the person from …

“in bulk” applies in that section

The term “in bulk” mean in containers having a capacity in excess of one wine gallon.

“company” applies in that section

the term “company” means a corporation, joint stock company, business trust, or association, but does not include any agency of a State or political subdivision thereof or any officer or employee of any such agency. (d) Penalty Any individual taking office in violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding $1,000.

“affiliate” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “affiliate” means any one of two or more persons if one of such persons has actual or legal control, directly or indirectly, whether by stock ownership or otherwise, of the other or others of such persons; and any one of two or more persons subject to common control, actual or legal, directly or indirectly, whether by stock ownership or otherwise.;

“bottle” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “bottle” means any container, irrespective of the material from which made, for use for the sale of distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages at retail. (b) Right to amend or repeal The right to amend or repeal the provisions of this subchapter is expressly reserved. (c) Separability If any provision of this subchapter, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.

“distilled spirits” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “distilled spirits” means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof, for non-industrial use.;

“interstate or foreign commerce” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “interstate or foreign commerce” means commerce between any State and any place outside thereof, or commerce within any Territory or the District of Columbia, or between points within the same State but through any place outside thereof.;

“malt beverage” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “malt beverage” means a beverage made by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction, or combination of both, in potable brewing water, of malted barley with hops, or their parts, or their products, and with or without other malted cereals, and with or without the addition of unmalted or prepared cereals, other carbohydrates or products prepared therefrom, and with or without the addition of carbon dioxide, and with or without other wholesome products suitable for human food consumption.;

“person” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “person” means individual, partnership, joint stock company, business trust, association, corporation, or other form of business enterprise, including a receiver, trustee, or liquidating agent and including an officer or employee of any agency of a State or political subdivision thereof; and

“State” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “State” includes a Territory and the District of Columbia; and

“Territory” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “Territory” means Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.;

“trade buyer” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “trade buyer” means any person who is a wholesaler or retailer.;

“United States” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “United States” means the several States and Territories and the District of Columbia;

“wine” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “wine” means (1) wine as defined in section 610 and section 617 of the Revenue Act of 1918 as now in force or hereafter amended, and (2) other alcoholic beverages not so defined, but made in the manner of wine, including sparkling and carbonated wine, wine made from condensed grape must, wine made from other agricultural products than the juice of sound, ripe grapes, imitation wine, compounds sold as wine, vermouth, cider, perry and sake; in each instance only if containing not less than 7 per centum and not more than 24 per centum of alcohol by volume, and if for non-industrial use.;

“alcoholic beverage” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “alcoholic beverage” includes any beverage in liquid form which contains not less than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume and is intended for human consumption.;

“bottle” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “bottle” means to fill a container with an alcoholic beverage and to seal such container.;

“bottler” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “bottler” means a person who bottles an alcoholic beverage.;

“commerce” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “commerce” means— (A) commerce between any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, the Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, or Johnston Island and any place outside thereof; (B) commerce between points in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, the Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, or Johnston Island, but through any place outside thereof; or (C) commerce wholly within the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the …

“container” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “container” means the innermost sealed container irrespective of the material from which made, in which an alcoholic beverage is placed by the bottler and in which such beverage is offered for sale to members of the general public.;

“health” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “health” includes, but is not limited to, the prevention of accidents.;

“person” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “person” means an individual, partnership, joint stock company, business trust, association, corporation, or any other business or legal entity, including a receiver, trustee, or liquidating agent, and also includes any State, any State agency, or any officer or employee thereof. (8) The term 1 “sale” and “distribution” include sampling or any other distribution not for sale.;

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Treasury.;

“State” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “State” includes any political subdivision of any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, the Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, or Johnston Island.;

“State law” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “State law” includes State statutes, regulations, and principles and rules having the force of law. (12) The term “United States”, when used in geographical sense, includes the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, the Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, and Johnston Island.