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Stiff punishment for people caught with too much booze
By Noah Chandler
Before they gear up for the annual end-of-the-year-bash called New Year’s Eve, Cullman residents might want to first familiarize themselves with local alcohol laws.
Assistant District Attorney Jeff Roberts said people transporting alcohol in the city can only carry three quarts of alcohol or wine and one case of beer. He said residents can carry two cases of beer as long as there is no other alcohol in the vehicle.
Roberts said anyone caught transporting more than the legal limit will face illegal possession of alcohol charges. He said the penalty for illegal possession is a fine ranging from $50 to $500 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
Roberts said anyone caught transporting five gallons of liquor or wine or five cases of beer can face bootlegging charges. He said penalty for bootlegging is up to a $5,000 fine and up to 5 years in prison.
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said anyone transporting alcohol should keep the law in mind.
“Make sure you abide by the law and keep your alcohol in your trunk and under the limit,” Culpepper said. “If you are going to purchase alcohol, take it home first before running any more errands. Be careful and don’t give us a reason to stop you.”
Culpepper said anyone who transports alcohol must keep it in the trunk of their car, or in the bed of a truck. He said owners of SUVs need to place the alcohol in the farthest back corner of the vehicle.
“It should not be in the driver’s or passengers’ reach,” Culpepper said. “Put it in your trunk or in the bed and take it home. You should never have alcohol inside the passenger compartment.”
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