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admiralty and maritime power

Admiralty and maritime powers refer to the federal government’s ability to pass laws that relate to the water systems of the United States. Congress is granted admiralty and maritime powers through Article III Section 2  of the Constitution

admiralty law

Admiralty law relates to the seas, maritime commerce, or navigation. Admiralty is a broad body of law governing the transport of goods and passengers by water, the purchase and charter of vessels, the hiring and maintenance of officers and crew, the transportation of people and goods, vessel navigation, and the insurance of vessels, people, and cargo.

alcohol

Alcohol is a class of chemical compounds consumed as a liquid by individuals for its intoxicating effect or used in industrial projects for its other unique properties. 

Absent any specific regulation, alcohol is treated like all other forms of personal property. However, the general rights of property are subject to the police power regulations of the state, local, and federal governments. 

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