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Taxation Act 1692
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VI.Importing Brandy in Vessels not containing 60 Gallons;
Penalty.
And for preventing the Frauds frequently used in importing of Strong Water Spirits Aqua vite or Brandy in small quantities whereby the same is more easily conveyed away without payment of the Duties thereof Be it Enacted That from and after the Five and twentieth day of March One thousand six hundred ninety three no Brandy single or double shall be imported from parts beyond the Seas in any Vessel or Cask which shall not contain Sixty Gallons at the least upon payne of forfeiting the said Brandy or the value thereof so to be imported as aforesaid whereof one halfe shall be to their Majesties and the other halfe to such Persons as shall informe or sue for the same to be recovered of the Importer or Proprietor thereof by Action of Debt Bill Plaint or Information in any of their Majesties Courts of Record at Westminster wherein no Essoign Wager of Law or Protection shall be allowed nor any more then one Imparlance.
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