(A) It is unlawful for a person to: (1) manufacture, store, keep, receive, have in possession, transport, ship, buy, sell, barter, exchange, or deliver alcoholic liquors, except liquors acquired in a lawful manner and except in accordance with the provisions of this title; or (2) accept, receive, or have in possession alcoholic liquors for unlawful use pursuant to the provisions of this title. (B) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as follows: (1) for a first offense, by a fine of not less than six hundred dollars or imprisonment for six months; (2) for a second offense, by a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars or imprisonment for one year; and (3) for a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of three thousand dollars or imprisonment for two years. HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 70, Section 17.
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