Cross reference — Us Code Code § 5663

Us Code Code § 5663 — Cross reference. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5663. Cross reference

For penalties of common application pertaining to liquors, including wines, see part IV.

(Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, §201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1407; amended Pub. L. 96–39, title VIII, §807(a)(57), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 289.)


Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 5663, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 695, consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.

Amendments

1979—Pub. L. 96–39 struck out reference to penalties for rectified products under part I of this subchapter.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39 effective Jan. 1, 1980, see section 810 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as a note under section 5001 of this title.

PART III—PENALTY, SEIZURE, AND FORFEITURE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BEER AND BREWING

Sec.
5671.
Penalty and forfeiture for evasion of beer tax and fraudulent noncompliance with requirements.
5672.
Penalty for failure of brewer to comply with requirements and to keep records and file returns.
5673.
Forfeiture for flagrant and willful removal of beer without taxpayment.
5674.
Penalty for unlawful production or removal of beer.
5675.
Penalty for intentional removal or defacement of brewer's marks and brands.
[5676.
Repealed.]

        

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior part III consisted of sections 5671 to 5676 of this title, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859, title II, §201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1313.

Amendments

1978—Pub. L. 95–458, §2(b)(5)(B), Oct. 14, 1978, 92 Stat. 1257, substituted "production or removal" for "removal" in item 5674.

1976—Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §1905(b)(1)(B), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1822, struck out item 5676 "Penalties relating to beer stamps".

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