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Noted Liquor Excise Frauds Prompt New Rules in 17th Century
The text discusses historic excise frauds where brewers evaded duties by altering beer categories and concealing stock. It explains how preexisting laws failed to deter tricks and how three years after 16 Car. II a new Excise Act set penalties and controls, including notices to the Office of Excise, prohibitions on private stores, and penalties for converting small beer to strong beer. It notes continued concerns over officer corruption and the passage of further duties and enforcement clauses.
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A&t of Excise
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