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Title 27: Intoxicating Liquors

Regulation of alcoholic beverages including labeling, interstate shipment, tied-house restrictions, and enforcement of state alcohol laws.

8 chapters · 67 sections · 3 key sections available

Key Sections (3)

§ 122

Shipments into States for Delivery in Violation of State Law

It is illegal to ship alcohol into any state in violation of that state's alcohol laws, reinforcing each state's authority to regulate liquor within its borders.

criminalconsumerEffective: Aug 27, 1935
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§ 205

Federal Alcohol Administration Act — Unfair Competition and Unlawful Practices

Alcohol producers and wholesalers cannot force retailers to exclusively carry their products. The law prohibits tied-house arrangements and bribery in the alcohol industry.

businessconsumerEffective: Aug 29, 1935
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§ 215

Labeling and Advertising — Standards and Requirements

All alcoholic beverages sold in the U.S. must be properly labeled with information about alcohol content, volume, ingredients, and the producer's identity, following Treasury Department regulations.

consumerEffective: Aug 29, 1935
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