# 27 CFR § 479.22: Right of entry and examination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.22

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 CFR § 479.22
- **Heading:** Right of entry and examination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 27—Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER B—FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION > PART 479—MACHINE GUNS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIREARMS > Subpart C—Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions

## Text

Any ATF officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives duly authorized to perform any function relating to the administration or enforcement of this part may enter during business hours the premises (including places of storage) of any importer or manufacturer of or dealer in firearms, to examine any books, papers, or records required to be kept pursuant to this part, and any firearms kept by such importer, manufacturer or dealer on such premises, and may require the production of any books, papers, or records necessary to determine any liability for tax under 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53, or the observance of 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53, and this part.
[36 FR 14256, Aug. 3, 1971. Redesignated at 40 FR 16835, Apr. 15, 1975, and amended by T.D. ATF-48, 44 FR 55842, Sept. 28, 1979; ATF 2013R-9F, 79 FR 46693, Aug. 11, 2014]

## Nearby sections

- [27 CFR § 479.1 § 479.1 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.1.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.11 § 479.11 Meaning of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.11.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.21 § 479.21 Forms prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.21.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.22 § 479.22 Right of entry and examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.22.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.23 § 479.23 Restrictive use of required information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.23.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.24 § 479.24 Destructive device determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.24.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.25 § 479.25 Collector's items.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.25.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.26 § 479.26 Alternate methods or procedures; emergency variations from requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.26.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.31 § 479.31 Liability for tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.31.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.32 § 479.32 Special (occupational) tax rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.32.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.32a § 479.32a Reduced rate of tax for small importers and manufacturers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.32a.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.33 § 479.33 Special exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.33.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.34 § 479.34 Special tax registration and return.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.34.md)
- [27 CFR § 479.35 § 479.35 Employer identification number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-479.35.md)

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