In simple terms, this law makes it a minor crime (a misdemeanor) if someone delivers, has, or possesses distilled spirits in a container that doesn't clearly show on its label the amount of liquid, its alcohol strength, and who made, changed, imported, or sold it. If this information is part of the glass container itself, that's okay, and they are following the rule.

If someone who works with or sells distilled spirits—a rectifier, wholesaler, or a general license holder—delivers, sells, or keeps spirits that don’t match federal packaging standards, they can be charged with a misdemeanor. These standards are set under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

This law states that the rules in Section 25171 don't apply to sightseeing, tourist, or charter boats that have licenses to sell alcohol onboard and are regularly used for public enjoyment, as long as they can carry 100 or more passengers.

In California, it's illegal for someone without a proper license, or certain alcohol sales license holders, to have distilled spirits in containers larger than one gallon. However, if these spirits are purchased from an authorized dealer or manufacturer specifically for professional or industrial use, it's allowed.

If you're in the business of selling large quantities of pure alcohol or spirits for industrial or professional use, you must label the packaging with your accurate name and address. Not doing so could result in a misdemeanor charge.

This law gives the department the authority to take away distilled spirits if they're being dealt with in any way that breaks specific rules. This includes selling, serving, or possessing these spirits against certain regulations.

This law makes it a minor crime to sell certain whiskey products at retail unless they have a specific percentage of straight whiskey or have been aged properly in charred oak barrels. However, it does allow the sale of unaged corn whiskey, so long as it is labeled correctly, as well as other distilled spirits like gin, brandy, and rum, as long as they aren't labeled as whiskey. It also allows Scotch whiskey and certain spirit whiskeys to be sold if they meet specific aging and content requirements.

If someone puts more alcohol into a bottle that already had distilled spirits, they are committing a minor crime.

If you sell, try to sell, or have for sale any distilled spirits in a package that you have refilled or partially refilled, you're committing a misdemeanor.

If you have a license to sell alcohol on-site, you or your employees cannot sell empty liquor bottles. While breaking this rule doesn't lead to criminal charges, you could face a fine of up to $100 or risk having your license suspended or revoked by the department.

This law states that only agave spirits made entirely from agaves grown in California, and without added flavors or colors, can be labeled as "California agave spirits" or similar names. It also allows the relevant department to confiscate any improperly labeled spirits and handle them according to another legal provision.