39-13-1. Definition of terms.
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The following definitions of terms, application to, or exclusion from the provisions of this chapter shall apply throughout the chapter:
(1)"Alcoholic beverage" shall be construed to mean and include all beverages containing more than one - half of one percent of alcohol by volume;
(2)"Nonalcoholic beverage" shall be construed to mean and include those beverages which contain less than one - half of one percent of alcohol by volume; all still and carbonated drinks, soda waters, ginger ales, root beers, apple cider, fruit juices, and all beverages compounded therefrom, imitations and compounds of any of them, and all bottled waters whether for medicinal or table use, shall be included in the term "nonalcoholic beverages";
(3)The term "beverage concentrates and flavors" shall include all concentrated fruit juices, fruit flavored and other syrups, and concentrated extracts, essences, and preparations which are intended as a basis for the preparation of a beverage through the addition of water or milk with or without the addition of other auxiliary substances including sugar;
(4)The word "person" shall be construed to mean and include persons, firms, and corporations.