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26 U.S.C. § 5683

Penalty and forfeiture for removal of liquors under improper brands

United States · Title 26 — INTERNAL REVENUE CODE · Status: effective

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26 U.S.C. § 5683, Penalty and forfeiture for removal of liquors under improper brands, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/463822
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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.

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