Prohibited purchases by dealers
26 U.S.C. § 5132
in effect(a) In generalExcept as provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, it shall be unlawful for a dealer to purchase distilled spirits for resale from any person other than a wholesale dealer in liquors who is required to keep the records prescribed by section 5121.
(b) Limited retail dealersA limited retail dealer may lawfully purchase distilled spirits for resale from a retail dealer in liquors.
(c) Penalty and forfeitureFor penalty and forfeiture provisions applicable to violations of subsection (a), see sections 5687 and 7302.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc26@119-95.zipFetched: 6/4/2026
