27 CFR 31.141 - Unlawful purchases of distilled spirits.

Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 16, 2024

Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms last revised: May 28, 2024

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§ 31.141 - Unlawful purchases of distilled spirits.

(a) General. It is unlawful for any dealer to purchase distilled spirits for resale from any person other than:

(1) A wholesale dealer (including a State, a political subdivision of a State, the District of Columbia, and a distilled spirits plant) who is required to keep records under §§ 31.151 through 31.163 pertaining to the place where the distilled spirits are purchased;

(2) A retail liquor store operated by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or the District of Columbia; or

(3) A person not required to register as a wholesale liquor dealer, as provided in §§ 31.62, 31.63, 31.66, and 31.67.

(b) Special provision for limited retail dealers. A limited retail dealer may purchase distilled spirits from a retail dealer in liquors for resale.

(26 U.S.C. 5132)

authority: 26 U.S.C. 5001,5002,5121,5122,5131,5132,5206,5207,5273,5301,5352,5555,5603,5613,5681,5687,6061,6065,6071,6091,6103,6109,6723,6724,7805

source: T.D. TTB-79, 74 FR 37407, July 28, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 27 CFR 31.141