Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

26 U.S.C. § 5683

Penalty and forfeiture for removal of liquors under improper brands

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.

Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 20172 Stat. 1410(Added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 73668A Stat. 699Pub. L. 85–859A prior section 5683, , , consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by .