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4 DE Code § 902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 902. Offenses carrying penalty of fine of $500 to $1,000 or imprisonment for 3 to 6 months on failure to pay fine.

§ 902. Offenses carrying penalty of fine of $500 to $1,000 or imprisonment for 3 to 6 months on failure to pay fine. Whoever:  (1) Being the holder of a license, sells any alcoholic liquor of a kind other than that authorized to be sold by his or her license or by this title; or (2) Being the holder of a license, sells alcoholic liquor to any person to whom neither his license nor this title authorizes him or her to sell; or (3) Being the holder of a license, keeps or allows the keeping in his or her establishment of any alcoholic liquor other than that which he or she is authorized to sell by virtue of his or her license; or (4) Being the manufacturer or the agent in this State for the manufacturer of any liquid or solid containing alcoholic liquor, sells such liquid or solid as a medicine or preparation after the Commissioner and/or Division has notified him or her in accordance with § 725 of this title; or (5) Keeps or allows the keeping of any alcoholic liquor in his or her residence, either for himself or herself or for other persons on deposit or otherwise, with intent to sell the same; or (6) Not being the holder of a license under Chapter 5 of this title, keeps or allows alcoholic liquor to be kept in a club for himself or herself or for members of the club or for other persons in storage or otherwise; or (7) Not being the holder of a license authorized by § 515A of this title, operates or maintains an establishment commonly known as a “bottle club,” shall, in addition to payment of costs, be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, and, on failure to pay such fine and costs, shall be imprisoned not less than 3 nor more than 6 months. Justices of the peace shall have original jurisdiction to hear, try, and finally determine alleged violations of this section. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  45;  Code 1935, §  6173;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  902;  58 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  44;  63 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  3;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  28;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  10;
4 DE Code § 905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 905. Unlicensed manufacture of alcoholic liquor; possession of still, apparatus, mash, etc., by unlicensed person.

§ 905. Unlicensed manufacture of alcoholic liquor; possession of still, apparatus, mash, etc., by unlicensed person. (a) Whoever manufactures any alcoholic liquor without having first obtained from the Commissioner a license authorizing such manufacture, or, not being the holder of a license to manufacture alcoholic liquor, has at any time possession of any still, receptacle, paraphernalia, apparatus, mash, wort or wash, adapted for use in connection with the manufacture of alcoholic liquor, shall, in addition to the payment of costs, be fined not less than $500 nor more than $5,000, or imprisoned not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years, or both. (b) Nothing in this section shall apply to the making of beer, cider or wine for personal consumption and not for the purpose of sale, nor to fermented liquids used in the manufacture of vinegar exclusively; however, no pipe, conductor or contrivance of any description whatsoever whereby vapor might in any manner be conveyed away and converted into distilled spirits, shall be used or employed or be fastened to or connected with any apparatus used for the manufacture of beer, cider, wine or vinegar except in the case of a duly licensed manufacturer. Any violation of this subsection shall carry the same penalties as provided in subsection (a) of this section. Code 1935, §  6174A;  45 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  905;  71 Del. Laws, c. 315, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 906. Transportation and shipment.

§ 906. Transportation and shipment. (a) Whoever transports or ships alcoholic liquor in violation of the requirements of § 718 of this title, or, in connection with such transportation or shipment, knowingly has in his or her possession a waybill giving a false name or a false address, or transports by any vehicle any alcoholic liquor upon which the taxes provided by § 581 of this title have not been paid, shall, in addition to the payment of costs, be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, or imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months, or both. (b) In any trial for an offense under this section, the burden shall be upon the defendant to prove that the taxes provided by § 581 of this title have been paid. Nothing in this section shall apply to any alcoholic liquor purchased from a legal source and being transported by the purchaser. (c) In addition to the penalties provided by this section, any vehicle used to transport alcoholic liquor manufactured in violation of § 905 of this title shall be deemed confiscated and shall be delivered to, retained by and disposed of by the Commissioner and/or Division as provided in Chapter 11 of this title. A vehicle used to transport alcoholic liquor in violation of other sections of this title shall be seized or confiscated under this section only if it can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the transported alcoholic liquor was for some use other than personal consumption by the person or his or her passengers transporting it. This section shall not apply to vehicles operated by common carriers over scheduled routes, or to vehicles in which the sale of alcoholic liquor is licensed. (d) Justices of the peace shall have original jurisdiction to hear, try, and finally determine alleged violations of this section. Code 1935, §  6172A;  45 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  906;  55 Del. Laws, c. 82, §  10;  58 Del. Laws, c. 108;  58 Del. Laws, c. 208;  58 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  47;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  30;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  10;
4 DE Code § 907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 907. Interference with officer or inspector.

§ 907. Interference with officer or inspector. Whoever interferes with or hinders any officer or inspector authorized by the Director to investigate any infringements of this title or to make any search, examination or seizure, in the performance of the officer's or inspector's duties to that end, shall, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed upon him or her under this title, and in addition to payment of costs, be fined $100 for each offense, and on failure to pay such fine and costs, shall be imprisoned for a term of 1 month. Justices of the peace shall have original jurisdiction to hear, try, and finally determine alleged violations of this section. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  48;  Code 1935, §  6176;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  907;  58 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  48;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  12;
4 DE Code § 908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 908. Failure of licensee to file report.

§ 908. Failure of licensee to file report. Whoever, being the holder of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor, neglects or refuses to make a return to the Commissioner, within 10 days immediately following the date indicated by the Commissioner, of his or her purchases and sales of alcoholic liquor as provided in this title, shall be fined $10 per day for each day's delay, to run from the expiration of such 10 days. Justices of the peace shall have original jurisdiction to hear, try, and finally determine alleged violations of this section. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  49;  Code 1935, §  6177;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  908;  58 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  49;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 909. Violation of rules respecting liquor taxes.

§ 909. Violation of rules respecting liquor taxes. Whoever violates any rule or regulation made and published by the Commissioner respecting the collection and payment of taxes, as provided in § 581(d) of this title, shall be fined not more than $1,000 and the costs of prosecution. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  16;  Code 1935, §  6145;  43 Del. Laws, c. 274, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  909;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 910. Offenses without specific penalty.

§ 910. Offenses without specific penalty. Whoever violates any provision of this title or any regulation of the Commissioner adopted and published under the authority of this title, for which no penalty is provided in this chapter, shall, in addition to the payment of costs, be fined or imprisoned, or both. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  46;  Code 1935, §  6174;  41 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  910;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 911. Penalty for partnerships and associations.

§ 911. Penalty for partnerships and associations. Wherever the penalty for an offense committed consists of imprisonment in whole or in part and the accused is a corporation, partnership or other association of persons, the penalty shall be a fine of $2,000 in addition to the costs. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  47;  Code 1935, §  6175;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  911;
4 DE Code § 912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 912. Exemption of employees of Commissioner and/or Division.

§ 912. Exemption of employees of Commissioner and/or Division. No officer or inspector employed by the Commissioner and/or Division for the enforcement of this title, when acting in the officer's or inspector's official capacity, shall incur any of the penalties exacted by this chapter for the punishment of those who obtain alcoholic liquor either from a holder of a license granted under this title or from a person who is not the holder of a license. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  52;  Code 1935, §  6180;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  912;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  10;
4 DE Code § 913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 913. Licensees convicted of violations by the Commissioner may be assessed costs.

§ 913. Licensees convicted of violations by the Commissioner may be assessed costs. Any licensee found guilty by the Commissioner of a violation of the rules of the Commissioner or the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of this State, as amended, may be required by the Commissioner to pay costs incurred by the Commissioner for the hearing, whether there is a plea of guilty or not guilty entered by the licensee. If a licensee fails to pay the costs assessed under the provisions of this section, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the license or licenses issued by the Commissioner to the licensee. 4 Del. C. 1953, §  913;  57 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  5;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 914. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 914. Authority to suspend licenses and/or impose fines.

§ 914. Authority to suspend licenses and/or impose fines. Whenever the Commissioner has found a licensee to be guilty of a violation of the rules of the Commissioner or the Delaware Liquor Control Act, in addition to the power and authority granted to the Commissioner by this title, the Commissioner shall have the power and authority to suspend a license and/or to impose a fine on the licensee and to require the licensee to pay a fine with regard to such violation. Prior to a license suspension and/or the imposition of any fine, the Commissioner may cause such investigation to be made as the Commissioner deems desirable and the suspension and/or fine shall only be imposed and required to be paid if the Commissioner is satisfied:  (1) That the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by the suspension and/or imposition of the fine and that the payment of the sum of money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes; and (2) That the books and records of the licensee are kept in such a manner that the average monthly gross sales of alcoholic beverages can be determined with reasonable accuracy therefrom. Any fine imposed by the Commissioner, pursuant to this section, shall not exceed 10% of the estimated average gross monthly sales of alcoholic liquor for the operations of the licensee within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of the finding of guilt provided that such amount exceeds $250. In no case shall the fine imposed by the Commissioner upon a finding of guilt be less than $250. Each licensee shall maintain financial records that clearly demonstrate the licensee's estimated average gross monthly sale of alcoholic liquor for the operations of the business within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of the licensee's hearing before the Commissioner and, upon a finding of guilt, shall submit such documentation to the Commissioner. 4 Del. C. 1953, §  914;  57 Del. Laws, c. 453, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 351, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;  75 Del. Laws, c. 417, §  1;
4 DE Code § 915. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 915. Licensees pleading guilty; voluntary fines; limitation.

§ 915. Licensees pleading guilty; voluntary fines; limitation. The Commissioner is authorized to create a “voluntary fine assessment plan,” with fines not to exceed $5,000, available to any licensee who pleads guilty to any violation of the Commissioner rules. Where a licensee chooses to pay a voluntary fine under the plan, such licensee shall have waived the licensee's right to and shall forego a formal hearing before the Commissioner, and shall be deemed to have waived any right to appeal relating to the offense(s). The plan shall be administered by the Executive Secretary or by such other persons as shall be designated by the Commissioner. The plan shall be published as a Commissioner rule. 67 Del. Laws, c. 91, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 93, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 916. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 9. Criminal Offenses and Penalties|§ 916. Penalties imposed against licensees who threaten employees.

§ 916. Penalties imposed against licensees who threaten employees. No licensee or representative thereof may discipline, threaten or otherwise penalize an employee for refusing to violate rules of the Commissioner and/or Division or statutes of the State. Any licensee violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties described in § 561(b)(10), § 910 and § 913 of this title. 70 Del. Laws, c. 132, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  10;
4 DE Code § 1101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 11. Seizure and Confiscation|§ 1101. Peddled or illegally transported liquor.

§ 1101. Peddled or illegally transported liquor. (a) Wherever alcoholic liquor is being peddled in this State, or whenever any alcoholic liquor is transported in this State, unaccompanied by a license to transport such alcoholic liquor, or unaccompanied by a waybill as provided in § 718(c) of this title, any police officer of the State or subdivision thereof or any inspector of the Division may seize such alcoholic liquor, as well as the receptacle or receptacles containing the same, and hand them over to the Division. (b) This section shall not at any time or in any instance apply to an individual who is the holder of a license to purchase a stock of draft beer in half barrel or quarter barrel containers for personal use and is transporting for the individual's own personal use from the individual's home after delivery has been made thereto by an importer. (c) This section does not apply to persons transporting alcoholic liquor under §§ 501 and 716 of this title. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  55;  Code 1935, §  6182;  41 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  1;  42 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  6;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  1101;  55 Del. Laws, c. 82, §  11;  58 Del. Laws, c. 248, §§  1, 2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  31;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  13;
4 DE Code § 1102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 11. Seizure and Confiscation|§ 1102. Shipments to unauthorized portions of State; other illegal sales or shipments.

§ 1102. Shipments to unauthorized portions of State; other illegal sales or shipments. (a) Any officer or inspector of the Division so authorized, may seize, without a warrant, any alcoholic liquor, as well as any receptacle containing it, shipped into a municipality or part of this State in which a prohibitory law is in force, or whose competent authority has decided, in the manner set forth in § 102 of this title, that any license or any certain kind of license shall not be granted, unless each parcel containing such alcoholic liquor is clearly and visibly addressed to the bona fide purchaser. The fact that such parcel is so addressed shall not, however, prevent the seizure of the alcoholic liquor and of the receptacle containing it if such alcoholic liquor is shipped or sold contrary to any provision of this title. (b) The alcoholic liquor seized as well as the receptacles containing it shall be handed over to the Division. (c) This section shall not apply to an individual, the holder of a license to purchase a stock of draft beer in half barrel or quarter barrel containers for personal use, who having said license then with him or her, is personally transporting for his or her own personal use such draft beer. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  56;  Code 1935, §  6183;  42 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  7;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  1102;  55 Del. Laws, c. 82, §  12;  58 Del. Laws, c. 248, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  13;
4 DE Code § 1103. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 11. Seizure and Confiscation|§ 1103. Manufacture on unauthorized premises; seizure or destruction of liquor, apparatus and materials.

§ 1103. Manufacture on unauthorized premises; seizure or destruction of liquor, apparatus and materials. All alcoholic liquor, stills and other apparatus, tubs, barrels, containers and paraphernalia of any character, and all mash, wort or wash, used or useful in connection with the manufacture of alcoholic liquor which are upon the premises wherein or whereon are committed any offense defined in § 905 of this title, shall be seized by the officers apprehending the same and disposed of as provided in this section. The officers finding the same may forthwith destroy any or all mash, wort or wash upon the premises, and any or all stills or other apparatus, tubs, barrels, containers and paraphernalia so found. The officer or officers destroying any property shall forthwith report the same to the Commissioner and in such report shall itemize all property destroyed and the estimated value thereof and shall state the names of the persons in whose presence such act or acts of destruction were performed. The report shall be witnessed by at least 2 responsible persons other than the officer or officers performing such act or acts of destruction. The Commissioner may sell any property of value so seized to any person or persons desiring to purchase same, who in the opinion of the Commissioner will not utilize same in connection with any violation of this chapter. The proceeds from such sale shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State. Code 1935, §  6174A;  45 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  1103;  50 Del. Laws, c. 427, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 1104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 11. Seizure and Confiscation|§ 1104. Property found in disorderly house or used in connection with offenses.

§ 1104. Property found in disorderly house or used in connection with offenses. Every officer and inspector of the Commissioner and all other peace officers of this State, may, without a warrant, seize property, as hereinafter defined, kept, transported, possessed or sold in contravention of this title, when found in any disorderly house; and may also seize such property in like manner and for like violations when the said property is used in connection with any offense under this title to the knowledge of the Commissioner or any of its officers or inspectors or to the knowledge of any other peace officer of this State. Immediately upon seizure, such property shall be deemed to be confiscated and the Commissioner shall be vested with a special property therein, subject to this chapter. The word “property” as used in this chapter includes alcoholic liquor, stills and other apparatus designed for the manufacture of alcoholic liquor, receptacles and other paraphernalia used in connection with any violation of this title, and all vehicles used in connection with the unlawful transportation of alcoholic liquor. This chapter shall not apply to vehicles operated by common carriers over scheduled routes, or to such vehicles in which the sale of alcoholic liquor is licensed. Forthwith upon seizure, all property seized shall be delivered to and shall be retained and disposed of by the Commissioner under the provisions of this chapter, subject, however, to any right or power of immediate destruction otherwise conferred by this chapter. The word “Commissioner” as used in the immediately preceding sentence includes any officer or inspector thereof with respect to delivery to the Commissioner of seized property as defined in this section. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  57;  Code 1935, §  6184;  45 Del. Laws, c. 264, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  1104;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;
4 DE Code § 1106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 11. Seizure and Confiscation|§ 1106. Ascertainment of ownership and liens upon seized vehicles.

§ 1106. Ascertainment of ownership and liens upon seized vehicles. Before filing the report and petition required by § 1107 of this title, the Division shall examine or cause to be examined records of liens on motor vehicles at the titling department in Dover and records of conditional sales contracts recorded in the offices of the recorders of the counties to ascertain what liens, if any, had been entered against any motor vehicles seized under this chapter and all available information as to ownership of such vehicles and liens, if any, upon the same shall be incorporated in such report and petition. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  57;  Code 1935, §  6184;  45 Del. Laws, c. 264, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  1106;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  13;