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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) General.--It shall be unlawful to have or possess any liquor or property intended for use in violating any provision of this chapter or regulations issued pursuant thereto, or which has been so used, and every person so having or possessing or using such liquor or property, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
(b) Cross reference.--
For seizure and forfeiture of liquor and property had, possessed, or used in violation of subsection (a), see section 7302.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 26 U.S.C. § 5686 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 26. Internal Revenue Code § 5686. Penalty for having, possessing, or using liquor or property intended to be used in violating provisions of this chapter - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-26-internal-revenue-code/26-usc-sect-5686/
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