Under the TABC, which scenario would be considered an illicit beverage?

Under the TABC, which scenario would be considered an illicit beverage?

• A. Alcohol legally manufactured and taxed.
• B. Alcohol illegally made, sold, or possessed, or taxes unpaid.
• C. Alcohol sold with a valid permit.
• D. Alcohol produced under license.

Answer: (B)

Illicit beverages are those produced, sold, or possessed in violation of the law, or where the required taxes haven’t been paid. The scenario described fits this precisely: alcohol illegally made, sold, or possessed, or taxes unpaid. The other options describe compliant activities—legally manufactured and taxed, sold with a valid permit, or produced under license—so they are not illicit. A helpful note: even if alcohol is produced under license, not paying taxes would still make it illicit.

Illicit beverages are those produced, sold, or possessed in violation of the law, or where the required taxes haven’t been paid. The scenario described fits this precisely: alcohol illegally made, sold, or possessed, or taxes unpaid. The other options describe compliant activities—legally manufactured and taxed, sold with a valid permit, or produced under license—so they are not illicit. A helpful note: even if alcohol is produced under license, not paying taxes would still make it illicit.