Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 7 Sec. 567

  • Alcohol: means the product of distillation, fermentation, or chemical synthesis, including alcoholic beverages, ethyl alcohol, and nonpotable alcohol. See
  • Alcoholic beverages: means malt beverages, vinous beverages, spirits, ready-to-drink spirits beverages, and fortified wines. See
  • Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery: means the executive officer of the Board of Liquor and Lottery appointed under the provisions of chapter 5 of this title. See
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See

§ 567. Forfeiture of seized property

(a) If, after a hearing, the court determines that the alcoholic beverages, alcohol, or other property seized pursuant to section 562 or 563 of this chapter was intended for sale, distribution, or use contrary to law, it shall be adjudged forfeited and condemned.

(b) Alcoholic beverages, alcohol, or other property that is adjudged forfeited and condemned under this section shall be turned over to the Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery for the benefit of the State. (Amended 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. March 1, 1961; 2017, No. 83, § 85; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 75.)