§ 473. Regulations governing liquor sales; penalties

Subject to section 2683(c) of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to make such regulations as he may deem to be appropriate governing the sale, consumption, possession of or traffic in beer, wine, or any other intoxicating liquors to or by members of the Armed Forces or the National Security Training Corps at or near any camp, station, post, or other place primarily occupied by members of the Armed Forces or the National Security Training Corps. Any person, corporation, partnership, or association who knowingly violates the regulations which may be made hereunder shall, unless otherwise punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than twelve months, or both.

(June 19, 1951, ch. 144, title I, § 6, 65 Stat. 88; Pub. L. 99–145, title XII, § 1224(b)(2), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 729.)

References In Text

References in Text

The Uniform Code of Military Justice, referred to in text, is classified generally to chapter 47 (§ 801 et seq.) of Title 10, Armed Forces.

Codification

Codification

Section was enacted as a part of the 1951 Amendments to the Universal Military Training and Service Act, and not as a part of the Military Selective Service Act, title I of which comprises sections 451 to 471a of this Appendix.

Amendments

Amendments

1985—Pub. L. 99–145 substituted “Subject to section 2683(c) of title 10, United States Code, the” for “The”.

Effective Date Of Amendment

Effective Date of 1985 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–145 effective 90 days after Nov. 8, 1985, see section 1224(d) of Pub. L. 99–145, set out as a note under section 2683 of Title 10, Armed Forces.