Private Acts of 1925 Chapter 288

SECTION 1. That it shall be a misdemeanor for any person, firm or corporation to manufacture for sale, sell, or keep on hand for sale, Jamaica Ginger, or any similar concoction, no matter by what name designated containing more than 75% of alcohol by volume at 20 degrees centigrade, and 1.50 grams residue on evaporation of 100 cubic centimeters at (20) twenty degrees centigrade, in counties having a population of not less than ten thousand one hundred and fifteen and not more than ten thousand one hundred and twenty-five, by the Federal Census of 1920, or any subsequent Federal Census.

SECTION 2. That it will be conclusively presumed from the possession of such Jamaica Ginger, or other similar concoctions, that it is kept for the purposes of sale. Provided, that a legally licensed druggist may keep same on hand for sale, but may not sell same except on prescription of a regular physician for use as a medicine.

SECTION 3. That the circuit and criminal judges shall give this law in charge juries, in counties where applicable, and such juries shall have inquisitorial power to inquire into the violations of said law and to return presentments.

SECTION 4. That the violation of this Act shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, and imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not more than six months, in the discretion of the court.

SECTION 5. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: March 27, 1925.