(1) A brewer shall not adulterate beer, or add any matter or thing thereto (except finings for the purpose of clarification, water or any other matter or thing sanctioned by the Comptroller) before the same is delivered for consumption, and any beer found to be adulterated or mixed with any other matter or thing (except as aforesaid) in the possession of a brewer shall be forfeited, and the brewer is liable to a fine of $1,000.
(2) A dealer in or retailer of beer shall not adulterate or dilute beer, or add any matter or thing thereto (except finings for the purpose of clarification) and any beer found to be adulterated or diluted or mixed with any other matter or thing (except finings) in the possession of a dealer in or a retailer of beer shall be forfeited, and he or she is liable to a fine of $1,000.