# 27 C.F.R. § 555.161 (2026): Engaging in business without a license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_161

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 555.161 (2026)
- **Heading:** Engaging in business without a license
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 555: COMMERCE IN EXPLOSIVES / Subpart I: Unlawful Acts, Penalties, Seizures and Forfeitures / § 555.161: § 555.161   Engaging in business without a license.

## Text

Any person engaging in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in explosive materials without a license issued under the Act, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 555.161 (2026) § 555.161   Engaging in business without a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_161.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.162 (2026) § 555.162   False statement or representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_162.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.163 (2026) § 555.163   False entry in record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_163.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.164 (2026) § 555.164   Unlawful storage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_164.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.165 (2026) § 555.165   Failure to report theft or loss.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_165.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 555.166 (2026) § 555.166   Seizure or forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P555_S555_166.md)

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