tions thereon, is required to be executed under penalties of perjury, it shall contain the following declaration:

I declare under the penalties of perjury that this (insert type of document, such as report, or claim), including supporting documents, has been examined by me and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true, correct, and complete.

(b) Signing. The declaration shall bear the signature and title of the proprietor or other duly authorized person.

(Act of August 16, 1954, Pub. L. 591-Chapter 736, 68A Stat. 749 (26 U.S.C. 6065))

Subpart E-[Reserved]

Subpart F-Location and Use

§ 19.131 Restrictions as to locations.

Distilled spirits plants shall not be located in any dwelling house, or in any shed, yard, or enclosure connected with any dwelling house, or on board any vessel or boat, or on premises where beer or wine is produced, or liquors of any description are retailed, or (except as provided in § 19.133) on premises where any other business is conducted.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1353, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5178))

§ 19.132 Continuity of premises.

The continuity of the distilled spirits plant shall be unbroken except for separations by public waterways, thoroughfares, or carrier rights-of-way. However, where there are other separations of the plant premises and all parts of the plant premises are in the same general location, the Director may approve the registration of the distilled spirits plant if he finds no jeopardy to the revenue.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1353, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5178))

§ 19.133 Use of distilled spirits plant premises.

(a) General. No business or operation shall be conducted on the premises of a distilled spirits plant other than those authorized in accordance with Subpart D of this Part or those

authorized to be carried on or conducted by the notice of registration.

(b) Bonded premises. Bonded premises shall be used exclusively for distilled spirits operations. Spirits in packages, cases, or other portable containers on bonded premises shall be stored in a room or building. However, upon application by the proprietor, the regional director (compliance) may approve an alternative method of storage of such spirits if such method is suitable for the protection of the revenue and the effective administration of this Part.

(c) General premises. General premises are any portion of the distilled spirits plant described in the notice of registration other than bonded premises. General premises may not be used for any of the operations required to be conducted on bonded premises. Business offices and service facilities may be included as a part of general premises.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1353, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5178))

§ 19.134 Bonded warehouses not on prem

ises qualified for production of spirits.

(a) Criteria for establishment. (1) A bonded warehouse, other than one established on the bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant qualified for production of spirits, or contiguous to a distillery operated by the warehouseman, may be established if the need therefor is clearly shown and the prospective needs of the warehouseman will be for the bonded storage of not less than 250,000 wine gallons of bulk distilled spirits.

(2) When commercial bonded warehouses are not available in an area and it is impractical to have a warehouse of 250,000 wine gallon capacity, the regional director (compliance) may approve the establishment of a warehouse without regard to the minimum storage requirements.

(b) Application. (1) The application for registration to establish a warehouse shall be accompanied by a separate written application setting forth the necessity for the establishment of the warehouse.

(2) The application shall include:

(i) Approximate quantity of bulk spirits that will be received, stored, and withdrawn annually;

(ii) Probable number of depositors of spirits;

(iii) Approximate number of persons to be served from the warehouse; and (iv) Data or documents indicating the prospective volume of business or need for establishment.

(c) Approval. (1) The regional director (compliance) may approve the application for registration if the proposed location of the warehouse will not be a jeopardy to the revenue and there is satisfactory evidence of the need for establishing a warehouse.

(2) The regional director (compliance) may also limit the type of operation to be conducted at a bonded warehouse established with less than the minimum storage requirements.

(d) Special condition. The proprietor of a warehouse established for a limited type of operation shall not, in any manner, expand or change his operation to include any other type of operations until, pursuant to written application to make such change, he has obtained the approval of the regional director (compliance).

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1353, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5178); sec. 805a, Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

Subpart G-Qualification of Distilled Spirits Plants

§ 19.151 General requirements for registration.

(a) Operations. Except as otherwise provided by law, operations as a distiller, warehouseman, or processor may be conducted only on the bonded premises of a distilled spirits plant by a person qualified to carry out such operations under this subpart.

(b) Establishment. A distilled spirits plant may be established only by a person who intends to conduct at such plant operations as a distiller, as a warehouseman, or as both.

(c) Registration. Each person shall, before commencing operations at a distilled spirits plant, make application for and receive notice of registration of his plant with respect to such operations as provided in this part.

Application for registration shall be made on Form 5110.41 to the regional director (compliance). Each application shall be executed under penalties of perjury, and all written statements, affidavits, and other documents submitted in support of the application or incorporated by reference shall be deemed to be a part thereof. The regional director (compliance) may, in any instance where the outstanding notice of registration is inadequate or incorrect in any respect, require the filing of an application on Form 5110.41 to amend the notice of registration, specifying the respects in which amendment is required. Within 60 days after the receipt of such notice, the proprietor shall file such application.

(Sec. 201. Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1349, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5172); sec. 805(a), Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171)) [T.D. ATF-198, 50 FR 8464, Mar. 1, 1985; 50 FR 23410, June 4, 1985]

§ 19.152 Data for application for registration.

Application on Form 5110.41 shall include the following information:

(a) Serial number and statement of purpose for which filed.

(b) Name and principal business address of the applicant, and the location of the distilled spirits plant if different from the business address.

(c) Statement of the type of business organization and of the persons interested in the business, supported by the items of information listed in § 19.167.

(d) Statement of the operations to be conducted.

(e) In respect of the plant to which the Form 5110.41 relates, a list of applicant's operating and basic permits, and of the operations, withdrawal, or unit bonds (including those filed with the application) with the name of the surety or sureties for each bond.

(f) List of the offices, the incumbents of which are authorized by the articles of incorporation or the board of directors to act on behalf of the proprietor or to sign the proprietor's

name.

(g) Description of the plant (see § 19.168).

(h) List of major equipment (see § 19.166).

(i) Statement of maximum proof gallons that will be produced in the distillery during a period of 15 days, stored on bonded premises, and in transit to the bonded premises. (Not required if the operations or unit bond is in the maximum sum.)

(j) With respect to any distilled spirits plant which was not qualified to operate before June 1, 1985 a certified statement that relevant and material accounting records (including regular books of account and such other records and data as may be necessary to support such records) will be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which enable the proprietor to file a correct distilled spirits tax return or determine whether he is liable for distilled spirits taxes.

(k) Statement of physical security measures employed (see § 19.153).

(1) As applicable, the following: (1) With respect to the operations of a distiller:

(i) Statement of daily producing capacity in proof gallons.

(ii) Statement of production procedure (see § 19.170).

(iii) Statement whether spirits will be redistilled.

(2) With respect to the operations of a warehouseman:

(i) Description of the system of storage.

(ii) Statement of bulk storage capacity in wine gallons.

(3) With respect to the operations of a processor:

(i) Statement whether bottling operations will be conducted.

(ii) Statement whether denaturing operations will be conducted.

(iii) Statement whether articles will be manufactured.

(iv) Statement whether spirits will be redistilled.

(v) Description of the system of storage of spirits bottled and cased or otherwise packaged or placed in approved containers for removal from bonded premises.

(4) If any other business is to be conducted on the distilled spirits plant premises, as provided by Subpart D of this part, a description of the business,

a list of the buildings and/or equipment to be used, and a statement as to the relationship, if any, of the business to distilled spirits operations at the plant.

If any of the information required by paragraph (c) of this section is on file with the regional director (compliance), that information, if accurate and complete, may by incorporation by reference, be made part of the application. The applicant shall, when required by the regional director (compliance), furnish as a part of the application for registration, additional information as may be necessary to determine whether the application for registration should be approved.

(68 A Stat. 731, as amended (26 U.S.C. 6001); sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1349, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5172); sec. 805(a), Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

§ 19.153 Statement of physical security.

(a) Content. The statement of security shall include:

(1) A general description of the physical security at the distilled spirits plant, including methods utilized to secure buildings and outdoor tanks;

(2) A statement whether guard personnel are employed;

(3) A statement whether any electronic or mechanical alarm system is used;

(4) A statement certifying that locks used meet the specifications provided in paragraph (e) of § 19.281;

(5) A list of persons by position or title having responsibility for the custody of and access to keys for approved locks used at the distilled spirits plant.

(b) Changes. The proprietor shall file an application for amended registration with the regional director (compliance) for any change in personnel or procedures contained in the statement of security.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1349, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5172); sec. 805(a), Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

§ 19.154 Notice of registration.

The application for registration, when approved, shall constitute the notice of registration of the distilled spirits plant. A distilled spirits plant

shall not be registered or reregistered under this subpart until the applicant has complied with all requirements of law and regulations relating to the qualification of the business or operations in which the applicant intends to engage. A plant shall not be operated unless the proprietor has a valid notice of registration covering the businesses and operations to be conducted at such plant. In any instance where a bond is required to be given or a permit is required to be obtained with respect to a business or operation before notice of registration of the plant may be received with respect thereto, the notice of registration shall not be valid with respect to such business or operation in the event that such bond or permit is no longer in effect. An application for reregistration shall be filed and notice of registration again obtained before engaging in such business or operation at such plant. Reregistration is not required when a new bond or a strengthening bond is filed pursuant to § 19.246 or 19.247.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1349, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5172); sec. 805a, Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

§ 19.155 Maintenance of registration file.

The proprietor shall maintain the registration file in looseleaf form in complete and current condition, readily available at the plant for inspection by ATF officers.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1349, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5172))

§ 19.156 Powers of attorney.

The proprietor shall execute and file with the regional director (compliance) a Form 1534 (5000.8) for each person authorized to sign or to act on behalf of the proprietor. (Not required for persons whose authority is furnished in the application for registration.)

(See 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1349, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5172))

§ 19.157 Operating permits.

(a) General. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each person required to file an application for registration under § 19.151 shall

make application for and obtain an operating permit before commencing any of the following operations:

(1) Distilling for industrial use.

(2) Warehousing of spirits for industrial use.

(3) Denaturing spirits.

(4) Warehousing of spirits (without bottling) for nonindustrial use.

(5) Bottling or packaging of spirits for industrial use.

(6) Manufacturing articles.

(7) Any other distilling, warehousing, or processing operation not required to be covered by a basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (49 Stat. 978, 27 U.S.C. 203, 204). Application for such operating permit shall be made on Form 5110.25 to the regional director (compliance).

(b) Exceptions. The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section shall not apply to any agency of a State or political subdivision thereof, or to any officer or employee of any such agency acting for the agency.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1370, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5271); sec. 805(a), Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

§ 19.158 Data for application for operating permits.

Each application on Form 5110.25 shall be executed under the penalties of perjury, and all written statements, affidavits, and other documents submitted in support of the application shall be deemed to be a part thereof. Applications on Form 5110.25 shall include the following information:

(a) Name and principal business address of the applicant.

(b) Plant address, if different from the business address.

(c) Description of the operation to be conducted for which an operating permit must be obtained.

(d) Statement of type of business organization and of the persons interested in the business, supported by the items of information listed in § 19.167. (e) Trade names (see § 19.165).

(f) On specific request of the regional director (compliance), furnish a statement as to whether the applicant or any of the persons whose names and addresses are required to be furnished under the provisions of

§ 19.167(a)(2) and (c) has ever: (1) Been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor under Federal or State law; (2) Been arrested or charged with any violation of State or Federal law (convictions or arrests or charges for traffic violations need not be reported as to paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this section, if these violations are not felonies); or (3) Applied for, held, or been connected with a permit, issued under Federal law to manufacture, distribute, sell or use spirits or products containing spirits, whether or not for beverage use, or held any financial interest in any business covered by any such permit, and, if so, give the number and classification of the permit, the period of operation, and state in detail whether the permit was ever suspended, revoked, annulled, or otherwise terminated.

Where any of the information required by paragraph (d) or (f)(3) of this section is on file with the regional director (compliance), the applicant may, by incorporation or by reference, state that the information is made a part of the application for an operating permit. The applicant shall, when required by the regional director (compliance), furnish as a part of his application for an operating permit additional information as may be necessary for the regional director (compliance) to determine whether the applicant is entitled to the permit.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1370, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5271); sec. 805(a), Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

§ 19.159 Issuance of operating permits.

Only one operating permit will be issued for a plant. The operating permit shall designate the operations permitted. All of the provisions of this part relating to the performance of the operations covered by the permit shall be included in the provisions and conditions of the permit. Operating permits shall be kept posted available for inspection at the distilled spirits plant.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1370, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5271); sec. 805(a), Pub. L. 96-39, 93 Stat. 275 (26 U.S.C. 5171))

§ 19.160 Duration of permits.

Operating permits are continuing, unless automatically terminated by the terms thereof, suspended or revoked as provided in § 19.163, or voluntarily surrendered. The provisions of § 19.181 shall be a part of the terms and conditions of all operating permits issued under this part.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1370, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5271))

§ 19.161 Denial of permit.

If, on examination of an application for an operating permit (or on the basis of inquiry or investigation), the regional director (compliance) has

reason to believe that

(a) The applicant (including, in the case of a corporation, any officer, director, or principal stockholder, and, in the case of a partnership, a partner) is, by reason of his business experience, financial standing, or trade connections, not likely to maintain operations in compliance with 26 U.S.C. Chapter 51, or regulations issued thereunder; or

(b) The applicant has failed to disclose any material information required, or has made any false statement, as to any material fact, in connection with the application; or

(c) The premises on which the applicant proposes to conduct the operations are not adequate to protect the revenue; the regional director (compliance) may institute proceedings for the denial of the application in accordance with the procedures set forth in 27 CFR Part 200.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1370, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5271))

§ 19.162 Correction of permits.

Where an error in an operating permit is discovered, the proprietor shall, on demand of the regional director (compliance), immediately return the permit for correction.

(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1370, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5271))

§ 19.163 Suspension or revocation.

Whenever the regional director (compliance) has reason to believe