26 U.S.C. § 5683
§ 5683. Penalty and forfeiture for removal of liquors under improper brands
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History
Added in 1958 by the Technical Amendments Act of 1958. Last changed September 2, 1958 by the Technical Amendments Act of 1958.
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- September 2, 1958Technical Amendments Act of 1958 · added this section
The law as written
Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.
Whenever any person ships, transports, or removes any distilled spirits, wines, or beer, under any other than the proper name or brand known to the trade as designating the kind and quality of the contents of the casks or packages containing the same, or causes such act to be done, he shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, and shall forfeit such distilled spirits, wines, or beer, and casks or packages.