is it bootlegging?

[Heischman]

Hi,

When I was in the Army I was stationed at Bragg NC for a while and became hooked on Yuengling. However I live in GA now and it is not distributed here. Is it bootlegging if I got out of state and buy a keg and bring it back for my home draft system and not selling it?

Thanks

-Heischman-

[cpferris]

I would say no. It's not like Yuengling is prohibited in your state, it just isn't distributed there. It's a business decision of the manufacturers of Yuengling on where they want to distribute. But I doubt it's illegal. I was planning to do the same thing with Fat Tire. I can't get it in Indiana, but I can get it in Illinois. After my Guinness keg, I plan to go with Fat Tire.

Anyone think otherwise?

[StevenO]

The only thing I can thik of is the TAX issue. Every once in while our local news will have a story on how the cops follow people over state lines that load up there cars with liquor. But for a keg a couple cases of beer I don't think anyone cares. I'm talking about Philadelphia: people buying in Jersey and Delaware, don't know if the laws are different, I'm sure they are.
But I would do it for a keg.

[Heischman]

Thanks all. When I finely make my beer run I will let you if I get arrested. HA HA


-Heischman-

[cubby_swans]

Originally Posted by Heischman

Thanks all. When I finely make my beer run I will let you if I get arrested. HA HA


-Heischman-

Each state has it's own laws about transporting alcohol into the state. Truth is, some states are really strict on carrying more than a 'small personal' amount of liquor/beer across state lines. Utah would likely confiscate a keg of beer, but they're crazy religious strict out there.

Here in Missouri, it's illegal to transport more than 5 gallons into the state without paying taxes on it. I would think that MOST cops would concede a keg is for personal use if you explained yourself and were polite, but all it takes is one cop on a power trip with his hitler mustache and aviator sunglasses to ruin your day. Or all it takes is you to have an attitude problem about the speeding ticket the guy might be writing you for him to slap extra charges on you.

here's Georgia's law... found it...
looks like you can legally bring in 7.75 gallons, which is a 1/4 barrel.

http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp

also note in paragraph 3 that each individual in the car is authorized to possess up to that amount. So take a buddy with you to grab a 1/2 barrel/full keg (15.5 gallons) and you're golden.

SORRY
Didn't realize my link didn't go directly to the law I was referring to. Select TITLE 3 - CHAPTER 3 - ARTICLE 1. Law is under 3-3-8.

[Heischman]

Thanks Cubby!

now I know what I need to do. If you are ever in GA drop me a line since I now owe you a cold one.

-HEISCHMAN-


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