Cap. 41 Art. 30Provision and securing of spirit store.

(1) Every distiller must provide in his distillery a spirit store of sufficient size to contain all necessary receivers, and to store all spirits manufactured in his distillery until such spirits are removed to a spirit warehouse or sold to a dealer or retailer.

(2) A part of the spirit store shall be set apart solely for the storage of spirits distilled, of colouring matter, and of packages intended for the removal of spirits. It shall be a secure place approved by the Comptroller.

(3) The spirit store must be kept locked by the proper officer at all times except when he is in attendance.

(4) If a distiller fails to comply with any of the provisions of this article, he shall be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euros and ninety-four cents (232.94).

(5) If any spirits are found in any part of a distillery other than a spirit receiver or the spirit store, or in any place adjacent to or adjoining a distillery, such spirits shall be liable to be forfeited and the distiller shall be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euros and ninety-four cents (232.94). time when such spirits are delivered by the proper officer to the distiller, unless permission to the contrary is given by the

Comptroller.

(2) Nevertheless, at the end of a distilling period, it shall be lawful for a distiller to retain in his spirit store a balance of spirits not exceeding four hundred and fifty litres, provided that in such case such spirits shall be warehoused during the next distilling period.

(3) If any distiller fails to comply with the requirements of this article, he shall forthwith pay or cause to be paid to the Comptroller the duty payable in respect of any spirits not warehoused as aforesaid, and, in addition, he shall be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euros and ninety-four cents (232.94) for each such offence.

(4) Distillers may sell to any dealer or retailer any quantity of spirits exceeding one hundred litres direct from the distillery, provided the proper officer shall have full knowledge of the transaction, and provided the duty thereon shall be paid according to his decision as to strength and quantity, and at the rate leviable in accordance with the law for the time being in force.