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26 U.S.C. § 5176

§ 5176. New or renewed bonds

100 words · amended 2 times

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History

Added in 1958 by the Technical Amendments Act of 1958. Last changed July 26, 1979 by the Public Law 96-39.

Every change, newest first (3)
  1. July 26, 1979Public Law 96-39
  2. October 4, 1976Tax Reform Act of 1976
  3. September 2, 1958Technical Amendments Act of 1958 · added this section

The law as written

Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.

(a) General

New bonds shall be required under sections 5173 and 5175 in case of insolvency or removal of any surety, and may, at the discretion of the Secretary, be required in any other contingency affecting the validity or impairing the efficiency of such bond.

(b) Bonds

If the proprietor of a distilled spirits plant fails or refuses to furnish a bond required under paragraph (1) of section 5173(a) or to renew the same, and neglects to immediately withdraw the spirits and pay the tax thereon, the Secretary shall proceed to collect the tax.