Kirkcaldy Beer Duties Act 1741 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Kircaldy, and Liberties thereof. |
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| Dates | |
| Royal Assent | 15 April 1742 |
| Commencement | 1 December 1741 |
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| Repealing legislation | Statute Law Revision Act 1948 |
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The Kirkcaldy Beer Duties Act 1741 (15 Geo. 2. c. 8) was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of Great Britain passed in 1742.
The Act placed a duty on all beer brewed or sold within the town of Kirkcaldy, which was set at two pennies Scots, or one-sixth of a penny sterling (equivalent to £0.21 in 2021), on each Scots pint (about three imperial pints or 1.7 litres) of beer.
The Act was repealed by the Statute Law Revision Act 1948.
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