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In case of spirits in transitu, constabulary may demand and endorse permits;
and may seize spirits, &c, in case no permit or an expired permit is produced.
Penalty on offenders.
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6. As to spirits in transitu or process of removal from one place to another; it shall and may be lawful for any county inspector, sub-inspector, head or other constable of constabulary, to demand from any person having in his custody or possession any spirits in any quantity whatsoever exceeding one gallon a proper permit or certificate authorizing the removal of such spirits, and on the production of any such permit or certificate to endorse the same with his own name, together with the place, date, and time of such endorsement; and in case no permit or certificate shall be produced, or any permit the limitation of which shall have expired, it shall be lawful for such county inspector, sub-inspector, head or other constable, to seize such spirits, together with the vessel containing the same, and the horse or other cattle, and cart or other carriage, used in the removal thereof, and to arrest the person in whose possession or custody the same shall have been found, and to convey him, as soon as conveniently may be, before a justice of the peace, to be dealt with as herein directed; and the person in whose possession or custody such spirits shall, have been found without such permit or certificate, or with any permit the limitation of which shall have expired, shall be liable—
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For the first offence, to a penalty not exceeding five pounds nor less than twenty shillings, or to be imprisoned, with or without hard labour, for a term not exceeding three months nor less than one month:
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