# 26 U.S.C. § 5556: Regulations

Source: OLRC release point 119-134 <https://uscode.house.gov/us/usc/119-134/t26/s5556>. Cite pinpoints as 26 U.S.C. § 5556(a)(1).

The regulations prescribed by the Secretary for enforcement of this chapter may make such distinctions in requirements relating to construction, equipment, or methods of operation as he deems necessary or desirable due to differences in materials or variations in methods used in production, processing, or storage of distilled spirits.

## Connections

Cites: none

Cited by: § 5505 Applicability of provisions of this chapter

## Prior provisions

- A prior section 5556, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 681, authorized the Secretary to prescribe regulations, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.
- For application to vinegar plants of regulatory provisions of prior section 5556, see also section 5505(h) of this title.

## Amendments

- 1958-09-02: [Pub. L. 85-859](/26/act/85-859.md), 72 Stat. 1396
- 1976-10-04: [Pub. L. 94-455](/26/act/94-455.md), 90 Stat. 1834