B.__A person who illegally imports or causes to be shipped into the State spirits in a quantity of 10 or more gallons commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

1-B.__Permitted importation.__An individual may transport into the State and may transport from place to place within the State spirits for the individual's personal use in a quantity not greater than 4 quarts.

2. Transportation of spirits within State. No A person may not transport or cause to be transported any spirits within the State in a quantity greater than 4 quarts unless the spirits were purchased from a state or agency liquor store.

2-A. Evidence. The possession of more than 8 quarts of spirits in one or more containers that are not labeled in accordance with Title 32, section 1865, is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

3. Importation and transportation of spirits for special purposes. The bureau may, in writing, permit and authorize the importation of spirits into the State and the transportation of spirits from place to place within the State to the following destinations for the specified purposes:

A. To industrial establishments for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of food products, or for use as an ingredient in the manufacture of commodities that by reason of their nature can not be used for beverage purposes, or for use in the manufacture of commodities unfit for beverage purposes;

B. To licensed distillers and manufacturers of spirits in the State for use as an ingredient in distilling or manufacturing spirits and other spirituous products that are authorized by 27 Code of Federal Regulations; and

C. To churches or to the pastor of any church for sacramental purposes or similar religious rites.

4. Penalties. A person who illegally imports less than 10 gallons of spirits or causes less than 10 gallons of spirits to be shipped into the State commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $500 must be adjudged. A person who