Laws and Regulations

For easy access, you can read the Code of Federal Regulations and public laws relating to the distilled spirits industry.

Laws

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Chapter 51 of the Internal Revenue Code
Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 U.S.C., Chapter 8)
Public Law 107-188 - The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

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27 CFR Part 1, Basic Permit Requirements Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, Non-Industrial Use of Distilled Spirits and Wine, Bulk Sales and Bottling of Distilled Spirits
27 CFR Part 5, Labeling and Advertising of Distilled Spirits
27 CFR Part 6, "Tied-House"
27 CFR Part 8 , Exclusive Outlets
27 CFR Part 10, Commercial Bribery
27 CFR Part 11, Consignment Sales
27 CFR Part 13 , Labeling proceedings
27 CFR Part 16 , Alcoholic Beverage Health Warning Statement
27 CFR Part 19 , Distilled Spirits Plants
27 CFR Part 26, Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
27 CFR Part 27, Importation of Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer
27 CFR Part 28, Exportation of Alcohol
27 CFR Part 30, Gauging Manual > Tables 1-7 of the Gauging Manual