is it illegal to make moonshine in nc?
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It is illegal to distill moonshine in North Carolina without a distilling permit, even for home consumption or personal use. ... It is legal to own a still, and to use a still for non-ethanol production such as distilling water or making essential oils as long as ethanol is not a byproduct.
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While technically it is legal to distill water, Rosin, essential oils (that do not produce ethanol byproducts) owning a still in Mississippi is illegal and carries ridiculous fines and penalties, with the first offense having a minimum sentence of 12 months, and up to 36 months in the state penitentiary.
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Residents of Kansas can own a still and use it for non-moonshine related activities such as distilling water, essential oils, etc. The production of ethanol or personal use or resell is illegal.
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Owning a still is legal in the state of Montana as long as it is not used to manufacture moonshine. Montana even allows the manufacture of non-consumable ethanol which means not only can you use a still for distilling water, essential oils, etc.
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Every law specifically relates to the sale of illegal spirits, or the use of a still to manufacture moonshine. ... Maine has several dry counties / municipality that can prohibit the sale of alcohol and this may have some effect on if you can legally run a distillery in these areas.
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The days of prohibition are long behind us, yet moonshine is still illegal. Hit Discovery series “Moonshiners” documents the lives of modern bootleggers, Tim and Tickle, who run moonshine businesses in spite of the law. ... Tickle: They've got to actually catch you doing something wrong.
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In South Carolina, it is illegal for someone to manufacture, sell, give or have a distillery to produce alcohol.
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Moonshine is illegal because producers do not abide by state or federal laws regarding the licensure, manufacture, sale, and taxation of distilled spirits. In West Virginia, field corn, soft creek water, and industrious farmers came together to make moonshine, sometimes also called mountain dew or white lightning.
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Federal Distillation Laws Federal law states that it is legal to own a still of any size. ... However, be advised it is illegal to distill alcohol without having either a "distilled spirits permit" or a "federal fuel alcohol permit." It does not matter if the alcohol is for personal use only, not for sale, etc.
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If you are distilling alcohol for consumption it is illegal unless you have a Distilled Spirits Plant Permit. ... Alaska, for instance, excludes “private” manufacture of spirits from its alcohol control laws… except in quantities that exceed federal limits. In other words, Alaska allows zero liters for home distillers.
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Distilling your own alcohol for consumption is illegal at the federal level, but I believe you are allowed to own a still as long as you're not using it for alcohol. You can use it to distill water, essential oils, etc. ... Edit: you can own a still in NJ, but it looks like you have to somehow register it with the state.
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DWI checkpoints are legal in North Carolina According to N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-16.3A, DWI/sobriety checkpoints are legal, however, the Constitution requires a probable cause for a traffic stop.
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Can cars really run on moonshine? Only if it's really strong stuff. To power a car, moonshine—in this case, illicit homemade whiskey—must have an extremely high alcohol content, at minimum 150 proof (or 75 percent alcohol by volume), or 190 proof for best results.
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There isn't anything inherently dangerous about moonshine -- at least no more dangerous than any other alcoholic drink. When made properly, it is simply very strong alcohol with a very hard taste, or "kick," because it hasn't been aged. It is usually very potent, as high as 150 proof, which is about 75 percent alcohol.
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We're going to improvise. You see, moonshine is around 180 to 190 proof, or about 85% – 95% pure alcohol. The closest legal thing you can get is Everclear which is sold in both 151 proof and 190 proof. In other words, you can buy legal alcohol that is the exact same thing as illegal moonshine.
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The production of moonshine — or really any spirit — without a license is prohibited by the U.S. government and is very much illegal. Although you might see “moonshine” sitting on your local liquor store shelves, it's not exactly the most accurate moniker for a bottled brand.
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The production of moonshine — or really any spirit — without a license is prohibited by the U.S. government and is very much illegal. ... Clear whiskey in the style of moonshine might be for sale, but technically speaking, moonshine is moonshine because it's produced illicitly.