Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

26 U.S.C. § 5553

Supervision of premises and operations

(a)

Assignment of internal revenue officers

The Secretary is authorized to assign to any premises established under the provisions of this chapter such number of internal revenue officers as may be deemed necessary.

(b)

Functions of internal revenue officer

When used in this chapter, the term “internal revenue officer assigned to the premises” means the internal revenue officer assigned by the Secretary to duties at premises established and operated under the provisions of this chapter.

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. 681 Pub. L. 85–859A prior section 5553, , , consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by .

section 5505(f) of this titleFor application to vinegar plants of provisions of prior section 5553(a) relating to assignment of storekeeper-gaugers, see also .

Amendments

Pub. L. 94–4551976—Subsecs. (a), (b). struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.