Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 07, § 568 (2026)

Costs of forfeiture and condemnation proceedings

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(Cite as: 7 V.S.A. § 568)

§ 568. Costs of forfeiture and condemnation proceedings

Upon condemnation of alcoholic beverages, alcohol, or other property pursuant to section 567 of this title, any person apprehended and brought before the court under sections 563 and 565 of this title shall be liable for the costs of the proceedings if, in the judgment of the court, any of them by themselves, or through clerks, servants, or agents:

(1) engaged in, or aided, assisted, or abetted the keeping of the alcoholic beverages, alcohol, or other property for unlawful sale, distribution, or use;

(2) were privy to the keeping of the alcoholic beverages, alcohol, or other property for unlawful sale, distribution, or use; or

(3) knowingly permitted the use of any building or apartments the person owned or controlled for storing or keeping the alcoholic beverages, alcohol, or other property for unlawful sale, distribution, or use. (Amended 2017, No. 83, § 86.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1998–2008 · leading case: In re 1650 Cases of Seized Liquor, 721 A.2d 100 (Vt. 1998).

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In re 1650 Cases of Seized Liquor, 721 A.2d 100 (Vt. 1998). · cites it 5× “On April 16, 1996, the State filed a forfeiture complaint arguing that the liquor should be forfeited pursuant to 7 V.S.A. § 568 because the Tribe lacked a permit pursuant to § 63(a).”

State v. Driscoll, 2008 VT 101, 964 A.2d 1172. “Although the Legislature has provided for civil forfeiture in discrete situations, see 7 V.S.A. §§ 568, 572 (illegal liquor and vehicles conveying such liquor); 18 V.”

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 07, § 568 (2026)

Costs of forfeiture and condemnation proceedings