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COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC. 

January 19, 1949

TO: All Pilots

FROM: Chief Pilot

SUBJECT: U.S. Customs Regulations - Crew Entries - Alcoholic Beverages

There follows a short summation of the U.S. Customs regulations relating to the importation of alcoholic beverages by all crew members into the U.S. from Canada and Bermuda. 

You are required to initial the attached sheet in the space provided which will signify that you have read and understand thoroughly the contents of this memorandum. Any infraction of such laws and regulations will make the offender subject to immediate dismissal. 

I Regulations

A pilot or crew member may, under existing U.S. Customs regulations, bring into the United States from either Canada or Bermuda one quart of liquor free of duty. Such liquor must be brought in solely for his bonafide personal use. 

If the pilot or crew member brings in over one quart but not exceeding one gallon, he would be allowed one quart duty free but would be required to pay duty on the remainder. 

If the pilot or crew member brings in over one gallon he would:

(1) Not be allowed the benefit of the allowance of one quart duty free due to the fact that Customs assumes he is an importer. 
(2) Be required to obtain a release from the New York State Liquor Authority which involves (a) procurement of a N.Y. State license or permit and (b) payment of New York States taxes. (New York State does not concern itself with quantities of one gallon or less). 

II Penalty

Alcoholic beverages not properly declared as aforestated will be considered as having been unladen without a permit subjecting the offender and the master (the Captain) to the penalties provided for in Section 453, Tariff Act of 1930. That section reads as follows:

If any merchandise or baggage is laden on, or unladen from, any vessel or vehicle without a special license or portrait therefor issued by the Collector, the master of such vessel or the person in charge of such vehicle and every person who knowingly is concerned, or who aids therein, or in removing or otherwise securing such merchandise or baggage, shall each be liable to a penalty equal to the value of the merchandise or baggage.