The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-08-18
whnt 3 one Htalne Lawl
BY RwAREN JEN9iNs.

sented ln the form OF questions ann an
swers for the informafo Of those who do
not nave access to the law itself.o have
mot time to study its details.
Question. What is the Maine Lave
Aas. 1t is law prohibiting the man
uGaclure. and sale of intoxicating liquors.;
10 be used as beverage.
Quest. How does this law provide for
the manufacture and sale for other pur.
poses olher than beyeragel
Ans. In the law Of Maine, there Isl
no provision for manufacturing, though
some of its provisions seem to contem.
plate it. 1t does however, provide for
the sale for Mechanical and Medicinal
purposes, BY appointing men TO sell as
agents for the state or county, These
agents are bound under heavy penalties
to sell only for such purposes. They do
not traffic in the article. They do not
buy at ALL They only sell, and this they
do as agents ofthe state or county. They
derive no pecuniary benefit from the sale
and are in no sense Of the word traflick-
ers in intoxicating liquors. They stand
in the same relation 10 the state or coun-
ty, as Treasurers do; that is, they per-
form certain acts for the state for which
the slate pays them fixed comPensa-
lion. - ..s,.a
Quest Does the Maine Law prohibit
the use of intoxicating beverages by in
diWduals or families 7 .
! Ans. No, It's entire prohibitions re.
late 10 the sale, and not to the use.
QueS. What are penalties for selling
contrary to law
Ans. For the first offence, ten dollars;
for the second twenty dollars and for
each subsequent offence twenty dollars
and Imprisonment not less than three,
nor more than six months. Costs fol-
low conviction in each case, and the con-
vict stands committed until fines and
costs are paid.
The Liquors kept for sale contrary
to the provisions ol salute, are also liable
to be seized and destroyed by due process
Of law.
Quest. Are agents held tob be as guilty
as the principals.
Ans Yes, and they are liable tothe
same penalties,
Quest, May the defendant appeal in
case of being found guilty
Ans Yes, by giving bonds, condition
ed that he will prosecute the appeal, will
pay the amount OF fine and costs asses
sed on final hearing, and that he will not
violate any of the provisions Of this act
during the tendency Of the suit
Quest. What is the process seizng
liquors kept for sale contrary to law!
Ans. II three creditable witnesses
make cath before a magistrate they have
good reason 10 believe, and do verify be-
ieve that Intoxicatin liquors ars kept
or deposited, and intended for sale. in
any shop, store, ware house, or other
building or place, Except dwelling
house)a search warrants issued, author.
izipg .he search olthe premises describe
ed, and any such liquors are found
therein, the officer making the search
must seize and keep them safely until fl
nal action is had thereon.
Quest. Are dwelling houses entirely
exempt from searchl
Ans. Yes; except when Witnesses tes-
liiy to the satisfaction OF the magistrate,
that there is reasonable ground for be
lieving that liquors are kept or deposited
there for unlawful sale, and this testlmo-
ny must be reduced to writing and signed
by the Witnesses; and when such testi.
mony is produced, and three witnesses
on oath make complaint, search war
rant is issued as in case of shops or
stores.
fany such witnesses are convicted
of giving false testimony, they shall be
sentenced to the Penitentiary for one
year.
Quest. When liquors are seized has
the owner privilege ofmaking proof that
they were held for lawful purposesl
Ans. Yes, in all cases. Ifthe own
er or person in whose custody the liquor
is found Is known, he is summoned 10
appear at the trial, Il The is not known,
he is summoned by published advertise.
ment.
Quest. When liquoris condemned how
it is destroyed
Ans. The magistrate issues a writ in
the nature of an execution commanding
the officer to destroythe condemed article,
and this is done in the presence of wit
nesses, and a return therefor made to
the magistrate in due form.
Quest. Does the informant or com.
planning witness, get any portion OF the
fines or forfeiture!
Ans No, in no case.
Quest. What provision is made res.
peoting the payment ofcosls when the
prosecution fallsl
Aas. 1.-THE commencement Of any
suit shall be approved by any Mayor,
Alderman or selectman, and if such ap.
prevails endofoed upon the writ, the de-
iendant cannot in any event reooye
costs. t
Quest, Does the law recognize the
right OF property in liquor kept for sale
contrary 20 law, TO recoveF money for
liquors so sold 7
1nS, No. All contracts made, and
debts, contracted for Intoxicating liquors
are held to be null aud void,
Quest. Does the Maine Law authorize
in any case the seizure otliquors except
on complaint on oath. @
Ans. Never except at public gather
ngs, where il exposed ior sale, Gas at
canp meeting, &cO the officers oflhe law
are required to seize the liquors, arrest
the trapsgressor, and take him before