Fines for violations by manufacturers and distillers to supersede other penalties
When a company makes or distills alcohol in Missouri and breaks a liquor law, they only face a money fine — not other punishments. The fine is $10,000 for the first violation, $25,000 for the second, and $50,000 for the third and any later violations.
311.868. Fines for violations by s and to other penalties. — 1. the of section 311.070, 311.550, or 311.600, or any other within this chapter containing a , any person who shall or distill in this state shall be subject only to the penalty provision of 2 of this section with regard only to its manufacturer's or 's rather than the general or specific penalty provisions of the other provisions within this chapter, or any or pursuant . Such manufacturer or distiller shall not be subject to any other form of punishment with regard to its manufacturer's or distiller's license.
2. Any person as defined by subsection 1 of this section violating a provision of law contained in this chapter, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be fined for the first , ten thousand dollars; for the second offense, twenty-five thousand dollars; and for the third and subsequent offenses, fifty thousand dollars.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1984 S.B. 619 § 1, A.L. 1984 S.B. 441 § 1)
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