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CAP. 109]

[s. 47 cont.]

37 of 1950, Schedule.

Dutiable Commodities.

not virtually that demanded by the purchaser or that as which it is labelled: spirits mixed with water only so as not to reduce the strength below twenty-five degrees under proof in the case of brandy, whisky or rum, or below thirty degrees under proof in the case of gin, shall not be considered adulterated;

"beer" includes ale, porter, stout, cider, perry, spruce beer, black beer and any other kind of beer, and extends to any liquor made or sold as beer or as a substitute for beer;

"Chinese type liquor" means intoxicating liquor made in the Chinese manner and commonly consumed by the Chinese;

"denatured spirits" means liquor so mixed with any substance as to render the mixture in the opinion of the Government Chemist not liable to duty under this Ordinance; subject to the provisions of section 75 liquor to which has been added not less than-

(a) to every 100 gallons of liquor, half a gallon of crude pyridine of a quality approved by the Government Chemist, if coloured to his satisfaction with methyl-violet; or

(b) an equal quantity, bulk for bulk, of Chinese vinegar containing not less than two per cent of acetic acid, shall be deemed to be denatured spirits;

"gallon" means the Imperial gallon or six reputed quart bottles or twelve reputed pint bottles;

"intoxicating liquors" includes spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer, Chinese type liquor, native wines and spirits, and all other liquors fit or intended for use as a beverage; "liquor", "alcoholic liquor" or "spirituous liquor" means any liquid except denatured spirits which contains more than two per cent of proof spirit;

"native wines and spirits" means intoxicating liquors such as are commonly distilled, made or prepared in any part of Asia for consumption by Asiatics;

"original gravity" in relation to beer means the specific gravity of the worts before fermentation, as measured by the Bates standard saccharometer;

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CAP. 109] [s. 47 cont.] 37 of 1950, Schedule. Dutiable Commodities. not virtually that demanded by the purchaser or that as which it is labelled: spirits mixed with water only so as not to reduce the strength below twenty-five degrees under proof in the case of brandy, whisky or rum, or below thirty degrees under proof in the case of gin, shall not be considered adulterated; "beer" includes ale, porter, stout, cider, perry, spruce beer, black beer and any other kind of beer, and extends to any liquor made or sold as beer or as a substitute for beer; "Chinese type liquor" means intoxicating liquor made in the Chinese manner and commonly consumed by the Chinese; "denatured spirits" means liquor so mixed with any substance as to render the mixture in the opinion of the Government Chemist not liable to duty under this Ordinance; subject to the provisions of section 75 liquor to which has been added not less than- (a) to every 100 gallons of liquor, half a gallon of crude pyridine of a quality approved by the Government Chemist, if coloured to his satisfaction with methyl-violet; or (b) an equal quantity, bulk for bulk, of Chinese vinegar containing not less than two per cent of acetic acid, shall be deemed to be denatured spirits; "gallon" means the Imperial gallon or six reputed quart bottles or twelve reputed pint bottles; "intoxicating liquors" includes spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer, Chinese type liquor, native wines and spirits, and all other liquors fit or intended for use as a beverage; "liquor", "alcoholic liquor" or "spirituous liquor" means any liquid except denatured spirits which contains more than two per cent of proof spirit; "native wines and spirits" means intoxicating liquors such as are commonly distilled, made or prepared in any part of Asia for consumption by Asiatics; "original gravity" in relation to beer means the specific gravity of the worts before fermentation, as measured by the Bates standard saccharometer; 242 Page 30 Page 31
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T CAP. 109] [s. 47 cont.] 37 of 1950, Schedule. Dutiable Commodities. not virtually that demanded by the purchaser or that as which it is labelled: spirits mixed with water only so as not to reduce the strength below twenty-five degrees under proof in the case of brandy, whisky or rum, or below thirty degrees under proof in the case of gin, shall not be considered adulterated; "beer" includes ale, porter, stout, cider, perry, spruce beer, black beer and any other kind of beer, and extends to any liquor made or sold as beer or as a substitute for beer; "Chinese type liquor" means intoxicating liquor made in the Chinese manner and commonly consumed by the Chinese; "denatured spirits" means liquor so mixed with any subs- tance as to render the mixture in the opinion of the Government Chemist not liable to duty under this Ordinance subject to the provisions of section 75 liquor to which has been added not less than- (a) to every 100 gallons of liquor, half a gallon of crude pyridine of a quality approved by the Government Chemist, if coloured to his satisfaction with. methyl-violet; or (b) an equal quantity, bulk for bulk, of Chinese vinegar containing not less than two per cent of acetic acid, shall be deemed to be denatured spirits; "gallon" means the Imperial gallon or six reputed quart bottles or twelve reputed pint bottles; "intoxicating liquors" includes spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer, Chinese type liquor, native wines and spirits, and all other liquors fit or intended for use as a beverage; "liquor", "alcoholic liquor" or "spirituous liquor" means any liquid except denatured spirits which contains more than two per cent of proof spirit; "native wines and spirits" means intoxicating liquors such as are commonly distilled, made or prepared in any part of Asia for consumption by Asiatics; "original gravity" in relation to beer means the specific gravity of the worts before fermentation, as measured by the Bates standard saccharometer; 242 Page 30Page 31
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CAP. 109]

[s. 47 cont.]

37 of 1950, Schedule.

Dutiable Commodities.

not virtually that demanded by the purchaser or that as which it is labelled: spirits mixed with water only so as not to reduce the strength below twenty-five degrees under proof in the case of brandy, whisky or rum, or below thirty degrees under proof in the case of gin, shall not be considered adulterated;

"beer" includes ale, porter, stout, cider, perry, spruce beer, black beer and any other kind of beer, and extends to any liquor made or sold as beer or as a substitute for beer;

"Chinese type liquor" means intoxicating liquor made in the Chinese manner and commonly consumed by the Chinese;

"denatured spirits" means liquor so mixed with any subs- tance as to render the mixture in the opinion of the Government Chemist not liable to duty under this Ordinance subject to the provisions of section 75 liquor to which has been added not less than-

(a) to every 100 gallons of liquor, half a gallon of crude pyridine of a quality approved by the Government Chemist, if coloured to his satisfaction with. methyl-violet; or

(b) an equal quantity, bulk for bulk, of Chinese vinegar containing not less than two per cent of acetic acid, shall be deemed to be denatured spirits;

"gallon" means the Imperial gallon or six reputed quart

bottles or twelve reputed pint bottles;

"intoxicating liquors" includes spirits, liqueurs, wines, beer, Chinese type liquor, native wines and spirits, and all other liquors fit or intended for use as a beverage; "liquor", "alcoholic liquor" or "spirituous liquor" means any liquid except denatured spirits which contains more than two per cent of proof spirit;

"native wines and spirits" means intoxicating liquors such as are commonly distilled, made or prepared in any part of Asia for consumption by Asiatics;

"original gravity" in relation to beer means the specific gravity of the worts before fermentation, as measured by the Bates standard saccharometer;

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