26 U.S.C. 7606: Entry of premises for examination of taxable objectsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 26-INTERNAL REVENUE CODECHAPTER 78-DISCOVERY OF LIABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE
§7606. Entry of premises for examination of taxable objects
(a) Entry during day
The Secretary may enter, in the daytime, any building or place where any articles or objects subject to tax are made, produced, or kept, so far as it may be necessary for the purpose of examining said articles or objects.
(b) Entry at night
When such premises are open at night, the Secretary may enter them while so open, in the performance of his official duties.
(c) Penalties
For penalty for refusal to permit entry or examination, see section 7342.
( Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 , 68A Stat. 903 ; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A) , Oct. 4, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1834 .)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1976—Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.