§ 22.72 - Evaluation of bond penal sum.

(a) Permittee's evaluation. Each permittee shall, for the period from January 1 through the following December 31, make an annual evaluation of its previous and future needs for tax-free alcohol. Based on the results of this evaluation:

(1) The permittee shall file a new bond in increased penal sum, if the existing bond no longer meets the penal sum requirements of § 22.71, or

(2) The permittee may file a new bond in decreased penal sum, if the existing bond exceeds the penal sum requirements of § 22.71.

(b) Authority of appropriate ATF officer. The appropriate ATF officer may, at any time, require a permittee to file a new bond in a larger penal sum, or require a satisfactory explanation why a new bond should not be filed.