27 CFR § 46.272
Issuance of summons
April 24, 2020
Appropriate TTB officers can issue summonses when there is no referral to the Justice Department under the authority stated in §70.22 of this chapter. The summons will state a place and time for such items or person to appear. TTB will issue a summons to require:
(a) Any books of account or other data pertaining to liability for floor stocks tax;
(b) Any person liable for the floor stocks tax or having possession of books of account or other data; and
(c) Any other appropriate person in connection with the books or tax liability.