Spirits Act, 1880

Penalty for interference with or attempt to defeat gauging.

17. If on the premises of any distiller any attempt is made or device used to prevent or hinder an officer from ascertaining the gravity, quantity, or strength of the wort, wash, low wines, feints, or spirits in any vessel, or whilst running, or to deceive him in taking the dip or gauge of any vessel or utensil, the distiller shall for each offence incur a fine of two hundred pounds.