Which of the following describes the Sugar Act?

Smugglers supported the tax because it forced merchants to pay.

It removed the tax on molasses.

It called for more customs officials.

It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.

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The Sugar Act primarily enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses. It aimed to reduce the previous tax on molasses but also strengthened the enforcement of customs regulations and added more officials to ensure that the taxes were collected effectively. Therefore, the most accurate description among your options is:

It enforced existing laws regarding taxes on molasses.