Federal · Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code

26 U.S.C. § 5683: Penalty and forfeiture for removal of liquors under improper brands

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who ships or transports distilled spirits, wines, or beer under incorrect brand names faces a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both, plus forfeiture of the goods.

Read the full statutory text

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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