# 26 U.S.C. § 5674: Penalty for unlawful production or removal of beer

Source: OLRC release point 119-134 <https://uscode.house.gov/us/usc/119-134/t26/s5674>. Cite pinpoints as 26 U.S.C. § 5674(a)(1).

## § 5674(a) Unlawful production

Any person who brews beer or produces beer shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, unless such beer is brewed or produced in a brewery qualified under subchapter G or such production is exempt from tax under section 5053(e) (relating to beer for personal or family use).

## § 5674(b) Unlawful removal

Any brewer or other person who removes or in any way aids in the removal from any brewery of beer without complying with the provisions of this chapter or regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

## Connections

Cites: § 5053 Exemptions

Cited by: none

## Prior provisions

- A prior section 5674, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 696, consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.

## Amendments

- 1958-09-02: [Pub. L. 85-859](/26/act/85-859.md), 72 Stat. 1408
- 1978-10-14: [Pub. L. 95-458](/26/act/95-458.md), 92 Stat. 1256