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TABC Verified Solutions The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) was formed in _______ 1935 TABC was initially called Texas Liquor Control Board but was changed to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and serves as the state agency that regulates all stages of the alcoholic beverage industry in Texas. The responsibilities of TABC comprises of regulating: 1. sales 2. taxation 3. importation 4. manufacturing 5. transporting 6. advertising of alcoholic beverages Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:06 / 0:15 Full screen TABC collects in excess of _____________annually in taxes and fees, which aids in the financing of the state's public schools, local governments, research, human services and other areas of need. $300 million Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code originated to be a guard against the connection of criminal enterprises revolving around handling alcoholic beverages. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Alcohol, or any beverage containing more than ____of 1% of alcohol by volume, which is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted. 1/2 DISTILLED SPIRITS Alcohol spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin or any liquor produced in whole or in part by the process of __________, including all dilutions or mixtures of them. Distillation This includes spirit coolers that may have an alcohol content as low as 4% alcohol by volume. Ale or Malt Liquor A malt beverage containing over ____ of alcohol. 4% Beer A _________ containing 1/2 of 1% or more of alcohol by volume and not more than 4% of alcohol by weight. Malt beverage Mixed Beverage ______________ servings of a beverage composed in whole or in part of an alcoholic beverage in a sealed or unsealed container of any legal size for consumption 1 or more On the premises where served or sold by the holder of a mixed beverage permit, the holder of a daily temporary mixed beverage permit, the holder of a caterer's permit, the holder of a daily mixed beverage late hours permit, the holder of a private club registration permit, or the holder of a private club late hours permit. ILLICIT BEVERAGE Any beverage handled in violation of the _______________________ Alcoholic beverage code Beverages on which a state tax has not been paid and to which the tax stamp, if required, has not been affixed. ILLICIT BEVERAGE Beverages that are illegally: 1. manufactured 2. distributed 3. bought 4. sold 5. processed 6. stored 7. possessed 8. imported 9. transported LICENSEE A person who is the holder of a license provided for in this code, or an agent, servant, or employee of that person. PERMITEE A person who is the holder of a permit provided for in this code, or an agent, servant, or employee of that person GENERAL PENALTY A person who violates a provision of this code for which a "specific penalty" is not provided is guilty of a ______________ Misdemeanor GENERAL PENALTY A person who violates a provision of this code for which a "specific penalty" is not provided on conviction is punishable by a fine or jail of: $100-$1000 1 year confinement county jail SPECIFIC PENALTY A penalty which might be imposed as a result of a criminal prosecution and the section of the code you are dealing with will state what the penalty for that offense is. Minor A person younger than ________ 18 years of age Sec. 11.49 - Designation of Licensed Premises The grounds and all _____________________________________ pertaining to the grounds, including any adjacent premises if they are directly or indirectly under the control of the same person. Buildings, vehicles, and appurtenances Duty of Peace Officers All peace officers in the state, including those of cities, counties, and state, ________ enforce the provisions of this code SHALL And cooperate with and assist the commission in detecting violations and apprehending offenders. Arrest Without a Warrant A peace officer ______ arrest without a warrant any person he observes violating any provision of this code or any rule or regulation of the commission MAY Arrest Without a Warrant The officer _______take possession of all illicit beverages the person has in his possession or on his premises SHALL Search Without a Warrant A peace officer MAY _______________ an inspection of the premises covered by a license or permit at any time without a search warrant Inspect or conduct For the purpose of performing any duty imposed by the Code Sec. 101.04. CONSENT TO INSPECTION; PENALTY By accepting a license or permit, the holder consents to the commission, an authorized representative of the commission, or a peace officer entering the licensed premises at any time to conduct an investigation or inspect the premises for the purpose of performing any duty imposed by this code. Sec. 101.04. CONSENT TO INSPECTION; PENALTY A person commits an offense if the person refuses to allow the commission, an authorized representative of the commission, or a peace officer to enter a licensed or permitted premises Punishment for Sec. 101.04. CONSENT TO INSPECTION; PENALTY Class A misdemeanor. Sec. 103.03. SEIZURE OF ILLICIT BEVERAGES, ETC A peace officer MAY seize without a warrant: (1) any illicit beverage, its container, and its packaging; (2) any vehicle, including an aircraft or watercraft, used to transport (3) any equipment designed for use in or used in manufacturing (4) any material to be used in manufacturing Sec. 103.04. ARREST OF PERSON IN POSSESSION A peace officer MAY arrest without a warrant any person found in possession of: (1) an illicit beverage; (2) any equipment designed for use in or used in manufacturing (3) any material to be used in manufacturing Sec. 103.05. REPORT OF SEIZURE -A peace officer who makes a seizure under Section 103.03 of this code ______________ in triplicate which lists each item seized and the place and name of the owner, operator, or other person from whom it is seized. Shall make a report -One copy of the report shall be verified by oath. -Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (2015) 148 -The verified copy shall be retained in the permanent files of the commission or other agency making the seizure. The copy is subject to inspection by any member of the legislature or by any authorized law