Section XVI After 29th Sept. 1701, Foreign Brandy and Spirits imported in Vessels under 15 Tons Burthen,

(Exception) forfeited.

And for the preventing all secret and unlawfull Importation of Foreign Spirits or Brandy Be it enacted by the Authority aforesaid That if any Foreign Brandy or Spirits of any kind whatsoever shall from and after the Nine and twentieth Day of September One thousand seven hundred and one be imported into this Kingdom or be brought into any Port Creek or Haven of this Realm in any Ship or Vessell under the Burthen of Fifteen Tuns (except for the Use of the Seamen on Board such Ship or Vessel only not exceeding One Gallon for each Seaman) such Brandy or Spirits shall be forfeited one Moyety thereof to His Majesty His Heirs and Successors the other Moyety to such Person as shall seize or sue for the same by Bill Plaint or Information in any of His Majesties Courts of Record at Westminster.