26 U.S.C. § 5132 — Prohibited purchases by dealers
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- (a)In generalExcept as provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, it shall be unlawful for a dealer to purchase distilled spirits for resale from any person other than a wholesale dealer in liquors who is required to keep the records prescribed by section 5121.
- (b)Limited retail dealersA limited retail dealer may lawfully purchase distilled spirits for resale from a retail dealer in liquors.
- (c)Penalty and forfeitureFor penalty and forfeiture provisions applicable to violations of subsection (a), see sections 5687 and 7302.