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state directors. II Is p0ssivle that In
some sections a director may have two
states under his Jurisdiction His
chief aides would be local directors in
each congressional district. although
this plan might not apply IN the large
cities having more than one represen-
tative I'm Congress- These officials will
work in close cooperation with the
officers OF the federal courts and local
police authorities. even though enforce
ment Of The law is TO be primarily a
federal function.
a brief summary OF the sections Of
the enforcement act relating entirely
90 wartime prohibition follows
Section T. Definitions - The words
beer. wine. or other intoxicating malt
or vinous liquors" in the War Prohi-
biti0n Act shall be hereafter construed
to mean such beverages which contain
one-half OF 4 per centum or more Of
alcohol by volume.
Section .. Commissioner 10 en-
force Commissioner Of internal reve-
nue. and .his assistants TO investigate
violations Of War Prohibition Act and
report 10 local United States district
who is directed TO prosecute
offenders under the attorney generals
Commissioner and his as
sistanis authorized 10 swear out par
rantssfOr arrest and 60 conduct prellm-
mary trials under control Of the dis
irict attorney.
Section 3. Nuisances-Places where
liquors are sold, etc. I'm
aafaHaNfas. Of Iaff.fIH.rt - IL
clared a common nuisance with penalty
on persons maintaining such nuisances
fines and costs 30 be a lien on the
premises. II The owner has knowledge I
his property is being used in violation |
of war prohibition act. iolation Of |
Ihis title ON leased premises>to work |
forfeiture Of lease, at option Of lessor. /
Section .. lunciiOn-DlstDict at /
.Orneys. or other officers designated. 10 /
prosecute suits for the abatement OF /
such nuisances in any court Of equity. !
United States and state courts being /
si,en concurrent jurisdiction. Temper 1
lry iniunciions may be issued by The |
court or Judge In vacation, restraining 4
Of liquors, etc. as well as con-
inuances Of The nuisance. No bond 90 .
Pc required as preliminary 10 The issue [
" a writ Of injunction. In case the
'ourt finds there has been violation Of
he law, 10 prohibit sale or storage Of
liquors on the premises in question for
year. or during the war and the period /
Il rehabilitation. Owner. etc. tO be
80 resume control OF property |
" nling bond 10 abate the nuisance and l
Irevent It's re-establishment for a year. I
If during the war and the period Of de-
mobilization. II the Judge is satisfied OF
lis good faith. Persons violating in
TO be subject 10 summary
rial and punishment by the court, or
he judge in vacation. Contempt pro-
eedings 90 commence by nllng with
lerk OF court affidavit Of violation fol-
owed by warrant for arrest issued by
he court or Judge Trial 30 be on af-
davlis. or oral examination on de-
nand OF either party.
Section >. Powers Of Ollcers-neVe-
ue officers and officers charged with
criminal laws 10 have same
over for enforcing war prohibition act
s for enforcing federal law concerning
lanufaoture or sale OF intoxicating
quOrs.
Section 6. ionality-lnvalid-
y OF any section Of provision Of the !
IN not 10 effect any provision other
Use valid.
Section Z. Repeal and saving clause .
o provisions OF the bin 10 be CON
rued as limiting any y>regulatlons pro-
biting manufacture, sale. etc. OF in
liquors within prescribed Il
mes, or as prohibiting enforcement Of v
ar prohibition through the military or 7
wal authorities. z