§ 5002. Definitions

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(a)In general For purposes of this chapter—

(1)Distilled spirits plant The term “distilled spirits plant” means an establishment which is qualified under subchapter B to perform any distilled spirits operation.

(2)Distilled spirits operation The term “distilled spirits operation” means any operation for which qualification is required under subchapter B.

(3)Bonded premises The term “bonded premises”, when used with respect to distilled spirits, means the premises of a distilled spirits plant, or part thereof, on which distilled spirits operations are authorized to be conducted.

(4)Distiller The term “distiller” includes any person who—

(A)produces distilled spirits from any source or substance,

(B)brews or makes mash, wort, or wash fit for distillation or for the production of distilled spirits (other than the making or using of mash, wort, or wash in the authorized production of wine or beer, or the production of vinegar by fermentation),

(C)by any process separates alcoholic spirits from any fermented substance, or

(D)making or keeping mash, wort, or wash, has a still in his possession or use.

(5)Processor

(A)In general The term “processor”, when used with respect to distilled spirits, means any person who—

(i)manufactures, mixes, or otherwise processes distilled spirits, or

(ii)manufactures any article.

(B)Rectifier, bottler, etc., included The term “processor” includes (but is not limited to) a rectifier, bottler, and denaturer.

(6)Certain operations not treated as processing In applying paragraph (5), there shall not be taken into account—

(A)Operations as distiller Any process which is the operation of a distiller.

(B)Mixing of taxpaid spirits for immediate consumption Any mixing (after determination of tax) of distilled spirits for immediate consumption.

(C)Use by apothecaries Any process performed by an apothecary with respect to distilled spirits which such apothecary uses exclusively in the preparation or making up of medicines unfit for use for beverage purposes.

(7)Warehouseman The term “warehouseman”, when used with respect to distilled spirits, means any person who stores bulk distilled spirits.

(8)Distilled spirits The terms “distilled spirits”, “alcoholic spirits”, and “spirits” mean that substance known as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, or spirits of wine in any form (including all dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced).

(9)Bulk distilled spirits The term “bulk distilled spirits” means distilled spirits in a container having a capacity in excess of 1 wine gallon.

(10)Proof spirits The term “proof spirits” means that liquid which contains one-half its volume of ethyl alcohol of a specific gravity of 0.7939 at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (referring to water at 60 degrees Fahrenheit as unity).

(11)Proof gallon The term “proof gallon” means a United States gallon of proof spirits, or the alcoholic equivalent thereof.

(12)Container The term “container”, when used with respect to distilled spirits, means any receptacle, vessel, or form of package, bottle, tank, or pipeline used, or capable of use, for holding, storing, transferring, or conveying distilled spirits.

(13)Approved container The term “approved container”, when used with respect to distilled spirits, means a container the use of which is authorized by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.

(14)Article Unless another meaning is distinctly expressed or manifestly intended, the term “article” means any substance in the manufacture of which denatured distilled spirits are used.

(15)Export The terms “export”, “exported”, and “exportation” include shipments to a possession of the United States.

(b)Cross references

(1)For definition of manufacturer of stills, see section 5102.

(2)For definition of dealer, see section 5121(c)(3).

(3)For definitions of wholesale dealers, see section 5121(c).

(4)For definitions of retail dealers, see section 5122(c).

(5)For definitions of general application to this title, see chapter 79.

(Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1315; amended Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, § 807(a), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 164; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 96–39, title VIII, § 805(e), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 278; Pub. L. 103–465, title I, § 136(c)(1), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4841; Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11125(b)(13), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1956.)

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Sec. 11125
REPEAL OF SPECIAL OCCUPATIONAL TAXES ON PRODUCERS AND MARKETERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201
72 Stat. 1315
Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, § 807(a)
79 Stat. 164
Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)
90 Stat. 1834
Pub. L. 96–39, title VIII, § 805(e)
93 Stat. 278
Pub. L. 103–465, title I, § 136(c)(1)
108 Stat. 4841
Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11125(b)(13)
119 Stat. 1956
act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
68A Stat. 597
Pub. L. 85–859
68A Stat. 639
Pub. L. 109–59, § 11125(b)(13)(A)
Pub. L. 109–59, § 11125(b)(13)(B)
Pub. L. 109–59, § 11125(b)(13)(C)
Pub. L. 103–465
Pub. L. 96–39
Pub. L. 95–39
Pub. L. 94–455
Pub. L. 89–44
Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11125(c)
119 Stat. 1957
section 136(d) of Pub. L. 103–465
section 810 of Pub. L. 96–39
Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, § 807(c)

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