KRS 132.180 — Liability for distilled spirits tax

(1) Any person having custody of distilled spirits in a bonded warehouse or premises on
the day as of which the assessment is made shall be liable for all taxes due thereon,
together with all interest and penalties that may accrue. Any owner, proprietor, or
custodian of such distilled spirits who pays the taxes, interest and penalties on the
distilled spirits shall have a lien thereon for the amount paid, with legal interest
from day of payment.
(2) Taxes on distilled spirits which are subject to the provisions of KRS 132.160(1)(a)
shall become due and payable in the manner provided by KRS 134.015, except that
taxes due the state shall be paid directly to the Department of Revenue.