The Secretary is authorized to require at distilled spirits plants, breweries, and at any other premises established pursuant to this chapter as in his judgment may be deemed advisable, the installation of meters, tanks, pipes, or any other apparatus for the purpose of protecting the revenue, and such meters, tanks, and pipes and all necessary labor incident thereto shall be at the expense of the person on whose premises the installation is required. Any such person refusing or neglecting to install such apparatus when so required by the Secretary shall not be permitted to conduct business on such premises.
Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 20172 Stat. 1395 Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)90 Stat. 1834 (Added , , ; amended , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 68A Stat. 680 Pub. L. 85–859A prior section 5552, , , consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by .
For application to vinegar plants of provisions of prior section 5552 relating to installation of meters, tanks, and other apparatus, see also sections 5503 and 5505(e) of this title.
Amendments
Pub. L. 94–4551976— struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.