New York § 152 - 152Sale of illicit alcoholic beverages
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 152 — 152Sale of illicit alcoholic beverages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 152. 152Sale of illicit alcoholic beverages
§ 152. Sale of illicit alcoholic beverages. (a) Any person who shall knowingly barter or exchange with, or sell, give or offer to sell or to give another any illicit alcoholic beverage is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who shall possess or have under his control or transport any illicit alcoholic beverage with intent to barter or exchange with, or to sell or give to another the same or any part thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor. Such intent is presumptively established by proof that the person knowingly possessed or had under his control one or more gallons of illicit alcoholic beverages. This presumption may be rebutted.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 152
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 152 cover?
Section 152 ("152Sale of illicit alcoholic beverages") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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