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Article 1812 of the French General Tax Code

1. Infringements of the law of 16 March 1915, amended by that of 17 July 1922 relating to the prohibition of the manufacture, wholesale and retail sale and circulation of absinthe and similar liqueurs, and the decrees issued for its application, are punishable, at the request of the public prosecutor, by a fine of €18,000. For persons engaged in retail sales, the fine incurred is €3,750. Whoever makes it impossible…

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Article 1813 of the French General Tax Code

a. A fine of €6,000 shall be imposed on anyone who, not being the holder of the exemption provided for in Article 311 bis, has, in a professional capacity, used a mobile distillation apparatus; b. Any infringement of the provisions of article 306 is punishable by the same penalty; c. In the event of a repeat offence under a and b, a term of imprisonment of one year may also…

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Article 1816 of the French General Tax Code

In the event of the conviction of a publican for rebellion or violence against officers, the court may, independently of any other penalties incurred, order the closure of the outlet for a period of up to six months. In the event of an infringement of the regulations concerning capsules, imprints or vignettes representing indirect duties on alcohol, wine and cider, the court may order the establishment to be closed, either…

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Article 1822 of the French General Tax Code

The provisional closure of gaming house establishments may be ordered by the administration in the event of obstruction, impediment or resistance to the action of the agents responsible for recording or in the event of late payment of fees.

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