27 CFR 26.231

§ 26.231 Affixing closures.

United States · 27 CFR — Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms · Status: effective

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Citation: 27 CFR 26.231, § 26.231 Affixing closures, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/117340
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Each container of distilled spirits having a capacity of one gallon (3.785 liters) or less must have a closure or other device securely affixed to the container. The closure or other device must be constructed in such a manner as to require breaking in order to gain access to the contents of the container.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.