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us appeals court declares 158 year old
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AI-generatedThe ruling removes a federal prohibition on home distilling, but does not directly affect commercial distilling or any major industry. No concrete commercial mechanism, price impact, or supply chain effect is identified. The decision is a legal/constitutional matter with no immediate economic or business implications.
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- 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declared federal ban on home distilling unconstitutional.
- Ban was enacted in July 1868 to combat liquor tax evasion.
- Penalties included up to 5 years prison and $10,000 fine.
- Ruling favored Hobby Distillers Association and four members.
- Decision upholds previous ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman.