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Code · U.S. Code · Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE · CHAPTER 51— DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINES, AND BEER · Subchapter A— Gallonage and Occupational Taxes · § 5052

§ 5052. Definitions

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(a)Beer For purposes of this chapter (except when used with reference to distilling or distilling material) the term beer means beer, ale, porter, stout, and other similar fermented beverages (including sake or similar products) of any name or description containing one-half of 1 percent or more of alcohol by volume, brewed or produced from malt, wholly or in part, or from any substitute therefor.
(b)Gallon For purposes of this subpart, the term gallon means the liquid measure containing 231 cubic inches.
(c)Removed for consumption of sale Except as provided for in the case of removal of beer without payment of tax, the term “removed for consumption or sale”, for the purposes of this subpart means—
(1)Sale of beer The sale and transfer of possession of beer for consumption at the brewery; or
(2)Removals Any removal of beer from the brewery.
(d)Brewer For purposes of this chapter, the term “brewer” means any person who brews beer or produces beer for sale. Such term shall not include any person who produces only beer exempt from tax under section 5053(e).
(Added Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1333; amended Pub. L. 91–673, § 1(b), Jan. 12, 1971, 84 Stat. 2056; Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11125(b)(15), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1956.)
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  • Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201
  • 72 Stat. 1333
  • Pub. L. 91–673, § 1(b)
  • 84 Stat. 2056
  • Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11125(b)(15)
  • 119 Stat. 1956
  • act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736
  • 68A Stat. 612
  • Pub. L. 85–859
  • Pub. L. 109–59
  • Pub. L. 91–673
  • section 11125(c) of Pub. L. 109–59
  • section 5 of Pub. L. 91–673
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§ 5052
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 201
Stat.72 Stat. 1333
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–673, § 1(b)
Stat.84 Stat. 2056
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109–59, title XI, § 11125(b)(15)
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