Section, added Pub. L. 85-859, title II, Section 201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1408, set out the penalties for selling, removing, or receiving beer without a proper stamp or device, withdrawing beer from an improperly stamped container or without destroying the stamp, and counterfeiting stamps or devices or trafficking in used stamps or devices, and provided for the forfeiture of unstamped containers, and the penalties for removal or defacement of stamps, devices, or labels.

A prior section 5676, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 697, consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94-455, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85-859.

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective on first day of first month which begins more than 90 days after Oct. 4, 1976, see section 1905(d) of Pub. L. 94-455, set out as an Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note under section 5005 of this title.

PART IV - PENALTY, SEIZURE, AND FORFEITURE PROVISIONS COMMON TO LIQUORS

Sec.

5681.

Penalty relating to signs.

5682.

Penalty for breaking locks or gaining access.

5683.

Penalty and forfeiture for removal of liquors under improper brands.

5684.

Penalties relating to the payment and collection of liquor taxes.

5685.

Penalty and forfeiture relating to possession of devices for emitting gas, smoke, etc., explosives and firearms, when violating liquor laws.

5686.

Penalty for having, possessing, or using liquor or property intended to be used in violating provisions of this chapter.

5687.

Penalty for offenses not specifically covered.

5688.

Disposition and release of seized property.

[5689.

Repealed.]

5690.

Definition of the term "person".

Prior Provisions

A prior part IV consisted of sections 5681 to 5690 of this title, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85-859, title II, Section 201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1313.

Amendments

1976 - Pub. L. 94-455, title XIX, Section 1905(b)(2)(E)(ii), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1822, struck out item 5689 "Penalty and forfeiture for tampering with a stamp machine".