Us Code § 5216 - Regulation of operations

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§ 5216. Regulation of operations

For general provisions relating to operations on bonded premises see part I of this subchapter.

(Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, §201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1364.)


Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 5216, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 640, related to "mash, wort and vinegar; vinegar factories", prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859. See sections 5178(c)(4), 5222(a)(1), (2)(D), (d), 5501, 5502(a), 5503, 5504(a), (b), 5505(a), (c) and 5601(a)(7), (8), (9)(A) of this title.

A prior section 5217, acts Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 641; July 11, 1956, ch. 573, §1, 70 Stat. 530; July 11, 1958, Pub. L. 85–517, 72 Stat. 357, related to national emergency transfers, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.

Subpart B—Production

Sec.
5221.
Commencement, suspension, and resumption of operations.
5222.
Production, receipt, removal, and use of distilling materials.
5223.
Redistillation of spirits, articles, and residues.

        

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Amendments

1965—Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, §805(f)(9), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 161, inserted reference to articles and residues in item 5223.

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