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Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.

§ 5177. Other provisions relating to bonds

In force Text current through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026) release point 119-121

Official text, no changes From the Office of the Law Revision Counsel, release point 119-121 (current through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026)). Compare it with the official text at uscode.house.gov (external site).

Cite as 26 U.S.C. § 5177

At a glance

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Status
In force
Added
September 2, 1958 by Pub. L. 85–859
Last amended
September 13, 1982 by Pub. L. 97–258
Amendments
3 dated changes in the source credit
Length
2 subsections · 146 words · about 1 min to read
Cross-references
cites 5; cited by 0 Code sections and 0 other regulations
(a) General provisions relating to bonds

The provisions of section 5551 shall be applicable to the bonds required by or given under sections 5173 and 5175.

(b) Cross references
(1) For deposit of United States bonds or notes in lieu of sureties, see section 9303 of title 31, United States Code.
(2) For penalty and forfeiture for failure or refusal to give bond, or for giving false, forged, or fraudulent bond, or carrying on the business of a distiller without giving bond, see sections 5601(a)(4), 5601(a)(5), 5601(b), and 5615(3).

(Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1353; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1905(b)(6)(B), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1823; Pub. L. 96–39, title VIII, § 807(a)(17), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 282; Pub. L. 97–258, § 3(f)(3), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1064.)

Cross-references

Computed from the citations in the text of Title 26 and 26 CFR.

This section cites 5 other sections

Amendment history

From the source credit and the official notes, newest first.

  1. Amended by Pub. L. 97–258Parts changed in 1982: (b)(1)
  2. Amended by Pub. L. 96–39Parts changed in 1979: (a)
  3. Amended by Pub. L. 94–455Parts changed in 1976: (b)(2)
  4. Added by Pub. L. 85–859

Where it sits in the Code

  1. Subtitle E Alcohol, Tobacco, and Certain Other Excise Taxes
  2. Chapter 51 DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINES, AND BEER
  3. Subchapter B Qualification Requirements for Distilled Spirits Plants

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Official notes

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Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 5177, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 628, related to “conditions of approval of distiller’s bond”, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859. See section 5173(b)(1) of this title.

Prior section 5177(a) was a general provision. See section 5171(a) of this title.

Prior section 5177(b)(1) to (3) related to ownership, consent of owner, or indemnity bond. See section 5173(b)(1)(A) to (C) of this title.

Prior section 5177(b)(4) related to judicial sale. See section 5173(b)(3) of this title.

Prior section 5177(c) related to situation of distillery. See sections 5173(b)(1) and 5551(c) of this title.

Prior section 5177(d) was a cross reference to penalty for improper approval of distiller’s bond, and to general provisions relating to approval, disapproval and appeal on bonds. See subsec. (a) of this section and section 5551 of this title.

Provisions similar to those comprising subsec. (b) of this section were contained in prior sections 5176(e) and 5232(d), act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 630, 644, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.

Amendments

1982—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 97–258 substituted “section 9303 of title 31, United States Code” for “6 U.S.C. 15”.

1979—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–39 struck out “, 5174,” after “sections 5173”.

1976—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 94–455 substituted “5601(b)” for “5601(b)(2)”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39 effective Jan. 1, 1980, see section 810 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as a note under section 5001 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–455 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 a note under section 5005 of this title.