What did the sugar act say

He began by revising the Molasses Act of 1733, due to expire in December 1763. Enacted on April 5, 1764, to take effect on September 29, the new Sugar Act cut the duty on foreign molasses from 6 to 3 pence per gallon, retained a high duty on foreign refined sugar, and prohibited the importation of all foreign rum.

The Sugar Act reduced the rate of tax on molasses from six pence to three pence per gallon.

people can eat food during that time

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)