TTB gets its authority from provisions of federal law in the United States Code (U.S.C.), as delegated to TTB by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Our regulatory authorities are predominantly in Titles, 26 and 27, which contain federal alcohol, tobacco, and firearms and ammunition excise tax laws passed by Congress.
United States Code (U.S.C.) - Official record of all U.S. laws including:
U.S.C. Title 5 - Administrative Procedures
Administrative procedures under Title 5, Chapter 5
- Section 522 - Freedom of Information
- Section 522a - Privacy Act
U.S.C. Title 26 - Internal Revenue Code
Alcohol authority under Title 26
- Chapter 51 - Distilled Spirits, Wines, and Beer
Tobacco authority under Title 26
- Chapter 52 - Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers and Tubes
Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax authority under Title 26
- Chapter 32 - Manufacturers Excise Tax
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- Section 4181 - Imposition of Tax
- Section 4182 - Exemptions
U.S.C. Title 27 - Intoxicating Liquors
Alcohol authorities under Title 27
- Chapter 6 - Transportation In Interstate Commerce
- Chapter 8 - Federal Alcohol Administration Act