Spirits Act, 1880

Supply of ladders and lights.

138. Every distiller or rectifier must, on demand by an officer, made on the premises, either by day or by night, and for the purpose of enabling him to search for, examine, gauge, or take an account of any vessel, utensil, spirits, or materials therein, provide ladders of sufficient length and strength, and place them firmly and conveniently, and supply sufficient lights and aid.

If a distiller or rectifier contravenes this section, he shall for each offence incur a fine of one hundred pounds.