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€2,500 fine for diluting vodka

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  • 02-10-2008 1:22pm
    #1
    DonJose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭


    I haven't seen this story mentioned here so I thought I'd give you a heads up,

    "A publican has been fined €2,500 for watering down vodka.

    Charles Malzard, of Malzard's Public House in Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny, was convicted at the district court and ordered to pay costs and expenses of more than €1,000 for the offence, which occurred on July 30 last year.

    The prosecution was taken by the National Consumer Agency (NCA) after tests revealed the level of spirit in the vodka was below what it should have been. The case was sparked by a complaint from a member of the public.

    NCA said they are not aware of such behaviour being a significant problem, with the last case taken against a publican for watering down alcohol being in 2004.

    Chief executive Ann Fitzgerald said, "I am very pleased. Businesses must recognise that they have obligations under consumer protection legislation.''

    Costs amounting to €363 plus expenses of €818 were awarded to the NCA at Kilkenny District Court."

    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/83642500-fine-for-diluting-vodka-1487139.html


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    mydogjack
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭mydogjack


    i get my take away cans there on the way home from work. least they will be safe.


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    LEIN
    Registered Users Posts: 9,936 ✭✭✭LEIN


    He was prob getting away with that for years!

    Should have been fined more the cheap fooker.


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    mydogjack
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭mydogjack


    supposed to be loaded he is.


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    LEIN
    Registered Users Posts: 9,936 ✭✭✭LEIN


    mydogjack wrote: »
    supposed to be loaded he is.


    Now you know how hes loaded.

    Selling tap water as vodka!


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    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,192 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    seems a very light fine for such a serious crime...

    He should not be allowed to run or work in a licenced premises again...:mad:


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    My understanding is that Charles Malzard also holds a place on the vintners board, I would expect him to quickly step down from this place given his disgraceful behaviour


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    Raze_them_all
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    Delighted for him!!


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