Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-111 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-111
Appropriation for enforcement of law
Status: in_force

There is appropriated from state license and permit fees a sum sufficient for the salaries, cost, expenses, operation and enforcement of this chapter, subject to an allotment by the commissioner of finance and administration, with the approval of the governor, but in no event shall the allotment made by the commissioner exceed the amount of fees collected under this chapter. Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 9b, as added by Acts 1949, ch. 284, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.14b (Williams, § 6648.12b); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-149.
There is appropriated from state license and permit fees a sum sufficient for the salaries, cost, expenses, operation and enforcement of this chapter, subject to an allotment by the commissioner of finance and administration, with the approval of the governor, but in no event shall the allotment made by the commissioner exceed the amount of fees collected under this chapter.
Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 9b, as added by Acts 1949, ch. 284, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.14b (Williams, § 6648.12b); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-149.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-112 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-112
Answer to petition claiming ownership
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the district attorney general to investigate and file answer to any petition alleging ownership of or any interest in any intoxicating liquors seized under this part, and to represent the state upon the hearing of such petition. Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b12; Code 1932, § 11235; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-613.
It shall be the duty of the district attorney general to investigate and file answer to any petition alleging ownership of or any interest in any intoxicating liquors seized under this part, and to represent the state upon the hearing of such petition.
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b12; Code 1932, § 11235; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-613.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-2-101 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 2 / Section 57-2-101
"Intoxicating liquors" and "intoxicating drinks" defined - Fuel alcohol exception
Status: in_force

(a) "Intoxicating liquors" or "intoxicating drinks," as defined in this chapter, means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquors, wines and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, liquor or wine, and capable of being consumed by human beings; but nothing in this chapter shall be construed or defined as including or relating to the manufacture of beer as defined in § 57-5-101(b) . (b) This title shall not apply to fuel alcohol as it is defined in § 67-3-1203 , and this title shall not apply to ethanol that is produced in a facility whose production process is primarily a wet milling process, sold and transported in bulk lots of five thousand gallons (5,000 gals.) or more and not packaged for retail sale by the holder of a valid alcohol fuels permit or a valid distilled spirits permit: (1) For export to another country; (2) To a domestic manufacturer, distiller, vintner, or rectifier who is a duly licensed alcohol beverage or liquor manufacturer in this or some other state; or (3) To a manufacturer who uses the ethanol to create a product which is incapable of human consumption or contains less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) alcohol by volume. (c) This title shall not apply to the production of products that have received approval from the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau (TTB) as a non-beverage product. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338, s 5, eff. 5/9/2017. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 861, s 3, eff. 5/1/2014. Acts 1937, ch. 193, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-103; Acts 1980, ch. 786, §3; 1997 , ch. 155, §1; 2012 , ch. 968, § 1.
(a) "Intoxicating liquors" or "intoxicating drinks," as defined in this chapter, means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquors, wines and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, liquor or wine, and capable of being consumed by human beings; but nothing in this chapter shall be construed or defined as including or relating to the manufacture of beer as defined in § 57-5-101(b) .
(b) This title shall not apply to fuel alcohol as it is defined in § 67-3-1203 , and this title shall not apply to ethanol that is produced in a facility whose production process is primarily a wet milling process, sold and transported in bulk lots of five thousand gallons (5,000 gals.) or more and not packaged for retail sale by the holder of a valid alcohol fuels permit or a valid distilled spirits permit: (1) For export to another country; (2) To a domestic manufacturer, distiller, vintner, or rectifier who is a duly licensed alcohol beverage or liquor manufacturer in this or some other state; or (3) To a manufacturer who uses the ethanol to create a product which is incapable of human consumption or contains less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) alcohol by volume.
(1) For export to another country;
(2) To a domestic manufacturer, distiller, vintner, or rectifier who is a duly licensed alcohol beverage or liquor manufacturer in this or some other state; or
(3) To a manufacturer who uses the ethanol to create a product which is incapable of human consumption or contains less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) alcohol by volume.
(c) This title shall not apply to the production of products that have received approval from the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau (TTB) as a non-beverage product.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 338, s 5, eff. 5/9/2017.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 861, s 3, eff. 5/1/2014.
Acts 1937, ch. 193, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-103; Acts 1980, ch. 786, §3; 1997 , ch. 155, §1; 2012 , ch. 968, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-6-115 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 6 / Section 57-6-115
Damaged or unaccepted goods - Tax liability
Status: in_force

When any common carrier transporting beer to a point within this state, or any insurance company insuring such beer, comes into possession of such beer by virtue of the same being damaged or otherwise unaccepted by the consignee of such beer, such common carrier or insurance company shall become liable for the tax imposed under this part, unless proof deemed satisfactory to the commissioner of revenue is furnished to the commissioner by such carrier or insurer showing that such beer has been destroyed or shipped to a point without this state and, therefore, has not been sold or consumed in this state. Acts 1971, ch. 150, § 1; T.C.A., § 57-320.
When any common carrier transporting beer to a point within this state, or any insurance company insuring such beer, comes into possession of such beer by virtue of the same being damaged or otherwise unaccepted by the consignee of such beer, such common carrier or insurance company shall become liable for the tax imposed under this part, unless proof deemed satisfactory to the commissioner of revenue is furnished to the commissioner by such carrier or insurer showing that such beer has been destroyed or shipped to a point without this state and, therefore, has not been sold or consumed in this state.
Acts 1971, ch. 150, § 1; T.C.A., § 57-320.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-405 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-405
Documents required by other than common carrier, brewery, wholesaler or distributor making deliveries to customer
Status: in_force

(a) In order to assure that the tax provided herein has been paid, every person who shall possess or transport any such beverages within this state in excess of five gallons (5 gals.) (other than a common carrier or a licensed brewery, wholesaler or distributor engaged in making regular deliveries of beer and/or other such beverages to their customers) shall possess, during the entire time the person is in possession of or is engaged in transporting such beverages within this state, an invoice, bill of sale or bill of lading showing the date of purchase or shipment, the true name and exact address of the seller or consignor and the true name and exact address of the purchaser or consignee. The burden of proof shall be upon the person possessing or transporting any such beverages to establish to the satisfaction of the collection officers that the invoice, bill of sale or bill of lading possessed by the person and offered as evidence that the tax thereon has been paid does, in fact, relate to the identical beverages then possessed or being transported. (b) Any property confiscated as contraband solely for failure to have the documents required by this section may be returned upon order of the commissioner, without the necessity of a hearing, upon a showing satisfactory to the department of revenue that taxes imposed by the state of Tennessee upon such items have been paid. Acts 1969, ch. 299, § 3; 1972, ch. 448, § 4; 1973, ch. 84, § 1; T.C.A., § 57-228.
(a) In order to assure that the tax provided herein has been paid, every person who shall possess or transport any such beverages within this state in excess of five gallons (5 gals.) (other than a common carrier or a licensed brewery, wholesaler or distributor engaged in making regular deliveries of beer and/or other such beverages to their customers) shall possess, during the entire time the person is in possession of or is engaged in transporting such beverages within this state, an invoice, bill of sale or bill of lading showing the date of purchase or shipment, the true name and exact address of the seller or consignor and the true name and exact address of the purchaser or consignee. The burden of proof shall be upon the person possessing or transporting any such beverages to establish to the satisfaction of the collection officers that the invoice, bill of sale or bill of lading possessed by the person and offered as evidence that the tax thereon has been paid does, in fact, relate to the identical beverages then possessed or being transported.
(b) Any property confiscated as contraband solely for failure to have the documents required by this section may be returned upon order of the commissioner, without the necessity of a hearing, upon a showing satisfactory to the department of revenue that taxes imposed by the state of Tennessee upon such items have been paid.
Acts 1969, ch. 299, § 3; 1972, ch. 448, § 4; 1973, ch. 84, § 1; T.C.A., § 57-228.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-120 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-120
Possession of liquor is prima facie evidence of unlawful transportation, reception, and possession
Status: in_force

In proceedings under this part, the possession of intoxicating liquors, except by persons expressly authorized to transport, receive, or possess the same under the laws of this state, shall be prima facie evidence that such liquors have been transported, received, or possessed in violation of the laws of this state. Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b11; Code 1932, § 11234; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-620.
In proceedings under this part, the possession of intoxicating liquors, except by persons expressly authorized to transport, receive, or possess the same under the laws of this state, shall be prima facie evidence that such liquors have been transported, received, or possessed in violation of the laws of this state.
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b11; Code 1932, § 11234; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-620.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-502 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-502
Collection by wholesaler from retailer
Status: in_force

The inspection fee shall be collected by the wholesaler from the retailer following notice given the wholesaler by the municipality that an inspection fee has been imposed by ordinance upon the retailers located within the particular municipality. The inspection fee shall be collected by the wholesaler at the time of the sale or at the time the retailer makes payment for the delivery of the alcoholic beverages. Acts 1968, ch. 538, § 3; T.C.A., § 57-166.
The inspection fee shall be collected by the wholesaler from the retailer following notice given the wholesaler by the municipality that an inspection fee has been imposed by ordinance upon the retailers located within the particular municipality. The inspection fee shall be collected by the wholesaler at the time of the sale or at the time the retailer makes payment for the delivery of the alcoholic beverages.
Acts 1968, ch. 538, § 3; T.C.A., § 57-166.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-208 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-208
Tax exemption for armed forces facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The state tax on beer and ale shall not be applicable to beer and ale sold for consumption within the geographical boundaries of a fort, base, camp or post of the armed forces of the United States, post exchanges, ship service stores, commissaries and messes operated by the United States armed forces. (b) The exemption of the tax herein made shall be effectuated by the department of revenue allowing wholesalers and breweries, duly licensed in Tennessee, credit for taxes paid on beer or ale sold to post exchanges, ship service stores, commissaries and messes operated and controlled by the United States armed forces, and which are instrumentalities of the government of the United States. (c) Such credit shall be allowed only upon application made therefor to the department by the wholesaler or brewery delivering beer or ale and upon a showing, by copy of the invoice with the signature of the officer in charge of such post exchange, ship service store, commissary or mess certifying that the beer or ale was sold to and delivered to the post exchange, ship service store, commissary or mess by such Tennessee wholesaler or brewery. In addition, the application shall be supported by such other evidence as the commissioner may by regulation require. Acts 1951, ch. 21, § 1 (Williams, § 1191.21); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-220.
(a) The state tax on beer and ale shall not be applicable to beer and ale sold for consumption within the geographical boundaries of a fort, base, camp or post of the armed forces of the United States, post exchanges, ship service stores, commissaries and messes operated by the United States armed forces.
(b) The exemption of the tax herein made shall be effectuated by the department of revenue allowing wholesalers and breweries, duly licensed in Tennessee, credit for taxes paid on beer or ale sold to post exchanges, ship service stores, commissaries and messes operated and controlled by the United States armed forces, and which are instrumentalities of the government of the United States.
(c) Such credit shall be allowed only upon application made therefor to the department by the wholesaler or brewery delivering beer or ale and upon a showing, by copy of the invoice with the signature of the officer in charge of such post exchange, ship service store, commissary or mess certifying that the beer or ale was sold to and delivered to the post exchange, ship service store, commissary or mess by such Tennessee wholesaler or brewery. In addition, the application shall be supported by such other evidence as the commissioner may by regulation require.
Acts 1951, ch. 21, § 1 (Williams, § 1191.21); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-220.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-112 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-112
Partial invalidity of law - Operation and effect
Status: in_force

If the referendum election provisions of this chapter, or any part thereof, as contained in § 57-3-106 or elsewhere, be held unconstitutional, or invalid, void, or ineffective, for any reason, in whole or in part, this chapter must fail as such provisions shall not be severable, and no part of this chapter would have been passed without such provisions being contained therein as valid provisions. Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.23 (Williams, § 6648.21); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-150.
If the referendum election provisions of this chapter, or any part thereof, as contained in § 57-3-106 or elsewhere, be held unconstitutional, or invalid, void, or ineffective, for any reason, in whole or in part, this chapter must fail as such provisions shall not be severable, and no part of this chapter would have been passed without such provisions being contained therein as valid provisions.
Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.23 (Williams, § 6648.21); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-150.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-207 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-207
Failure to keep records or make reports - Refusal to permit examination of articles used to measure tax - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) The failure of any person, firm, corporation, joint-stock company, syndicate or association required to pay the state privilege taxes levied hereby, to preserve the invoices or memoranda required by § 57-5-206 , or to permit the inspection and examination of such containers, packages, or articles used as the measure of the tax, and/or invoices, books, papers and memoranda at the request of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent, representative or employee, or the failure of any such person to make or furnish any report which the commissioner is authorized to require when demanded by the commissioner, is a violation hereof. (b) Any person, firm, corporation, joint-stock company, syndicate or association violating this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1933, ch. 69, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 1191.9; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-219; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The failure of any person, firm, corporation, joint-stock company, syndicate or association required to pay the state privilege taxes levied hereby, to preserve the invoices or memoranda required by § 57-5-206 , or to permit the inspection and examination of such containers, packages, or articles used as the measure of the tax, and/or invoices, books, papers and memoranda at the request of the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent, representative or employee, or the failure of any such person to make or furnish any report which the commissioner is authorized to require when demanded by the commissioner, is a violation hereof.
(b) Any person, firm, corporation, joint-stock company, syndicate or association violating this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1933, ch. 69, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 1191.9; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-219; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-1-109 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 1 / Section 57-1-109
Commissioners prohibited from accepting gifts or bribes - Conspiracy - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No member of the commission and no person employed by the commission shall accept any gift, favor, merchandise, donation, contribution, or any article or thing of value, from any person, firm or corporation licensed under this chapter. (b) No such person shall conspire with any other person to violate this section or attempt to violate this section. (c) Any person violating this section shall be dismissed and discharged from employment or position, and as a consequence such person shall forfeit any pay or compensation which might be due. (d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1963, ch. 257, § 8; T.C.A., § 57-808; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No member of the commission and no person employed by the commission shall accept any gift, favor, merchandise, donation, contribution, or any article or thing of value, from any person, firm or corporation licensed under this chapter.
(b) No such person shall conspire with any other person to violate this section or attempt to violate this section.
(c) Any person violating this section shall be dismissed and discharged from employment or position, and as a consequence such person shall forfeit any pay or compensation which might be due.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1963, ch. 257, § 8; T.C.A., § 57-808; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-811 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-811
Hours for selling or giving away wine
Status: in_force

No retail food store shall sell, give away, or otherwise dispense wine except between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and eleven o'clock p.m. (11:00 p.m.) on Monday through Saturday and between ten o'clock a.m. (10:00 a.m.) and eleven o'clock p.m. (11:00 p.m.) on Sunday. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 783,Sec.s3, eff. 4/20/2018 and s 4 eff. 1/1/2019. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 1, eff. 3/20/2014.
No retail food store shall sell, give away, or otherwise dispense wine except between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and eleven o'clock p.m. (11:00 p.m.) on Monday through Saturday and between ten o'clock a.m. (10:00 a.m.) and eleven o'clock p.m. (11:00 p.m.) on Sunday.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 783,Sec.s3, eff. 4/20/2018 and s 4 eff. 1/1/2019.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 1, eff. 3/20/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-205 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-205
Employment of aides and assistants by commission - Disposition of revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have the authority, by and with the consent of the governor, to employ such aides and assistants that may be deemed necessary in the proper enforcement of this part and the collection of all taxes upon alcoholic beverages containing more than five percent (5%) alcohol, whose compensation shall be approved by the governor and paid out of the funds or receipts collected from taxes on alcoholic beverages; provided, however, that the cost of administering the alcoholic beverage statutes shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the revenues collected from such sources, which expenses shall be deducted before any allocation or distribution is made by the state. (b) The proceeds of all seizures, confiscations and sales made under this part shall be paid by the commission into the state treasury; provided, that ten percent (10%) of such proceeds shall be set aside as expenses for the administration of this part. (c) All revenues derived from the sales of contraband goods after deducting the expenses of the enforcement of this part shall be distributed as in the case of other revenues from alcoholic beverages; that is, one-half (½) to the state and one-half (½) to the counties, as provided by § 57-3-306 . Acts 1941, ch. 119, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.28 (Williams, § 6648.30); impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 258, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-626.
(a) The commission shall have the authority, by and with the consent of the governor, to employ such aides and assistants that may be deemed necessary in the proper enforcement of this part and the collection of all taxes upon alcoholic beverages containing more than five percent (5%) alcohol, whose compensation shall be approved by the governor and paid out of the funds or receipts collected from taxes on alcoholic beverages; provided, however, that the cost of administering the alcoholic beverage statutes shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the revenues collected from such sources, which expenses shall be deducted before any allocation or distribution is made by the state.
(b) The proceeds of all seizures, confiscations and sales made under this part shall be paid by the commission into the state treasury; provided, that ten percent (10%) of such proceeds shall be set aside as expenses for the administration of this part.
(c) All revenues derived from the sales of contraband goods after deducting the expenses of the enforcement of this part shall be distributed as in the case of other revenues from alcoholic beverages; that is, one-half (½) to the state and one-half (½) to the counties, as provided by § 57-3-306 .
Acts 1941, ch. 119, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.28 (Williams, § 6648.30); impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 258, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-626.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-223 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-223
Retail licensee permitted to also hold license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises - Requirements
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision in this title or any rule to the contrary, an individual or corporation may hold a retail license issued pursuant to § 57-3-204 and may also hold a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises pursuant to chapter 4 of this title; provided, however, that each license must be operated as a separate and distinct business and shall not be at the same location. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 16, eff. 7/1/2014.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this title or any rule to the contrary, an individual or corporation may hold a retail license issued pursuant to § 57-3-204 and may also hold a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises pursuant to chapter 4 of this title; provided, however, that each license must be operated as a separate and distinct business and shall not be at the same location.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 16, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-707 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-707
Temporary permits - Replacement permit cards - Property of employee
Status: in_force

A new server may work for sixty-one (61) days after being hired without the permit required by this part. Any server who has worked for sixty-one (61) days must have the permit required by this part. Upon payment of a reasonable copying fee, the alcoholic beverage commission is authorized and directed to issue replacement permit cards to any cardholder who is qualified under this part for an employee or server permit card which is still valid. Employee and server permit cards are hereby declared the property of the employee or server to whom such cards have been issued. Licensed establishments shall only require a server or employee to provide a copy of such cards for keeping by the establishment. Acts 1995, ch. 396, § 1; 1999, ch. 206, § 1; 2001, ch. 279, § 1; 2002, ch. 716, § 1.
A new server may work for sixty-one (61) days after being hired without the permit required by this part. Any server who has worked for sixty-one (61) days must have the permit required by this part. Upon payment of a reasonable copying fee, the alcoholic beverage commission is authorized and directed to issue replacement permit cards to any cardholder who is qualified under this part for an employee or server permit card which is still valid. Employee and server permit cards are hereby declared the property of the employee or server to whom such cards have been issued. Licensed establishments shall only require a server or employee to provide a copy of such cards for keeping by the establishment.
Acts 1995, ch. 396, § 1; 1999, ch. 206, § 1; 2001, ch. 279, § 1; 2002, ch. 716, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-302 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-302
Tax upon distribution or sale - Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) There is levied upon the sale or distribution by sale or gift a tax of one dollar and twenty-one cents ($1.21) on each gallon of wine, and a like or proportional rate per gallon on wine sold or distributed in any other container of more or less than one gallon (1 gal.); provided, however, that this chapter shall not apply to the sale, gift or distribution of any wine manufactured, sold, given away or distributed and used solely for sacramental purposes. (b) There is levied upon the sale or distribution by sale or gift a tax of four dollars and forty cents ($4.40) on each gallon of spirits, and a like or proportional rate per gallon on spirits sold or distributed in any container of more or less than one gallon (1 gal.). Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 13; 1943, ch. 5, § 1; 1947, ch. 61, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.19 (Williams, § 6648.16); Acts 1963, ch. 37, § 1; 1967, ch. 331, § 2; 1977, ch. 126, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-131; Acts 1985, ch. 386, § 2; 2002, ch. 856, §§ 1a, 1c.
(a) There is levied upon the sale or distribution by sale or gift a tax of one dollar and twenty-one cents ($1.21) on each gallon of wine, and a like or proportional rate per gallon on wine sold or distributed in any other container of more or less than one gallon (1 gal.); provided, however, that this chapter shall not apply to the sale, gift or distribution of any wine manufactured, sold, given away or distributed and used solely for sacramental purposes.
(b) There is levied upon the sale or distribution by sale or gift a tax of four dollars and forty cents ($4.40) on each gallon of spirits, and a like or proportional rate per gallon on spirits sold or distributed in any container of more or less than one gallon (1 gal.).
Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 13; 1943, ch. 5, § 1; 1947, ch. 61, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.19 (Williams, § 6648.16); Acts 1963, ch. 37, § 1; 1967, ch. 331, § 2; 1977, ch. 126, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-131; Acts 1985, ch. 386, § 2; 2002, ch. 856, §§ 1a, 1c.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-414 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-414
Inspection of products, records, documents and premises - Violation
Status: in_force

Every distributor or dealer in beer or other such beverages shall permit the commissioner, or the commissioner's authorized agent or representative, to inspect at any time all products, invoices, books, papers and memoranda as may be deemed necessary by the commissioner in ascertaining whether or not the tax levied under this chapter has been paid, or in determining the amount of such tax due. No licensed distributor or dealer shall be permitted to claim any part of the premises whereon the business was conducted to be exempt from inspection as being the licensed distributor's or dealer's dwelling or home, the application for certificate of registration under this chapter being declared an express waiver of such claim. All persons failing to permit the examination of such products, invoices, books and other memoranda, including the general books, both operating and proprietary ledgers, etc., or interfering with the orderly inspection or examination thereof, or failing to file such reports as may be required by the commissioner, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Acts 1969, ch. 299, § 3; T.C.A., § 57-237.
Every distributor or dealer in beer or other such beverages shall permit the commissioner, or the commissioner's authorized agent or representative, to inspect at any time all products, invoices, books, papers and memoranda as may be deemed necessary by the commissioner in ascertaining whether or not the tax levied under this chapter has been paid, or in determining the amount of such tax due. No licensed distributor or dealer shall be permitted to claim any part of the premises whereon the business was conducted to be exempt from inspection as being the licensed distributor's or dealer's dwelling or home, the application for certificate of registration under this chapter being declared an express waiver of such claim. All persons failing to permit the examination of such products, invoices, books and other memoranda, including the general books, both operating and proprietary ledgers, etc., or interfering with the orderly inspection or examination thereof, or failing to file such reports as may be required by the commissioner, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Acts 1969, ch. 299, § 3; T.C.A., § 57-237.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-511 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-511
Waiver of rights by wholesaler prohibited - Voluntary settlement of disputes
Status: in_force

A wholesaler may not waive any of the rights granted in any provision of this part and the provisions of any agreement which would have such an effect shall be null and void; however, if a good faith dispute arises between the parties as to the meaning of any rights or obligations created by this part, or the performance by a party of its obligations, the parties may enter into a written voluntary settlement of the dispute. Acts 1990, ch. 618, § 11.
A wholesaler may not waive any of the rights granted in any provision of this part and the provisions of any agreement which would have such an effect shall be null and void; however, if a good faith dispute arises between the parties as to the meaning of any rights or obligations created by this part, or the performance by a party of its obligations, the parties may enter into a written voluntary settlement of the dispute.
Acts 1990, ch. 618, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-603 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-603
Authorized transactions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in § 57-3-602(c) , the holder of a nonresident seller's permit is authorized to: (1) Solicit and take orders for alcoholic beverages from wholesalers licensed under § 57-3-203 ; and (2) Ship or cause to be shipped into this state alcoholic beverages in consummation of sales made to wholesalers licensed under § 57-3-203 . Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 767,s 2, eff. 5/1/2014. Acts 1981, ch. 157, § 3.
Except as otherwise provided in § 57-3-602(c) , the holder of a nonresident seller's permit is authorized to:
(1) Solicit and take orders for alcoholic beverages from wholesalers licensed under § 57-3-203 ; and
(2) Ship or cause to be shipped into this state alcoholic beverages in consummation of sales made to wholesalers licensed under § 57-3-203 .
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 767,s 2, eff. 5/1/2014.
Acts 1981, ch. 157, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-816 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-816
Permitted manager - Employees to obtain certification pursuant to responsible vendor training program for wine
Status: in_force

(a) Any retail food store that is licensed to sell wine must have a permitted manager as prescribed in § 57-3-221 and that manager must work on the premises of the licensed retail food store. A retail food store may have more than one (1) manager per license. (b) All employees of a retail food store that is licensed to sell wine and is involved in selling the wine must obtain certification pursuant to the responsible vendor training program for wine in § 57-3-818 . Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 1, eff. 3/20/2014.
(a) Any retail food store that is licensed to sell wine must have a permitted manager as prescribed in § 57-3-221 and that manager must work on the premises of the licensed retail food store. A retail food store may have more than one (1) manager per license.
(b) All employees of a retail food store that is licensed to sell wine and is involved in selling the wine must obtain certification pursuant to the responsible vendor training program for wine in § 57-3-818 .
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 1, eff. 3/20/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-4-307 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 4 / Section 57-4-307
Damaged or unaccepted goods - Liability for tax
Status: in_force

When any common carrier transporting alcoholic beverages to a point within this state, or any insurance company insuring such alcoholic beverages, comes into possession of such alcoholic beverages by virtue of the same being damaged or otherwise unaccepted by the consignee of such alcoholic beverages, such common carrier or insurance company shall become liable for the tax imposed under this chapter, unless proof deemed satisfactory to the commissioner is furnished to the commissioner by such carrier or insurer showing that such alcoholic beverages have been destroyed or shipped to a point without this state and, therefore, have not been sold or consumed in this state. Acts 1971, ch. 150, § 1; T.C.A., § 57-169.
When any common carrier transporting alcoholic beverages to a point within this state, or any insurance company insuring such alcoholic beverages, comes into possession of such alcoholic beverages by virtue of the same being damaged or otherwise unaccepted by the consignee of such alcoholic beverages, such common carrier or insurance company shall become liable for the tax imposed under this chapter, unless proof deemed satisfactory to the commissioner is furnished to the commissioner by such carrier or insurer showing that such alcoholic beverages have been destroyed or shipped to a point without this state and, therefore, have not been sold or consumed in this state.
Acts 1971, ch. 150, § 1; T.C.A., § 57-169.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-6-110 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 6 / Section 57-6-110
Gifts or inducements to retailers - Discounts to consumers
Status: in_force

(a) In order to determine the exact amount of the tax and to facilitate the collection thereof, no wholesaler shall make any gift of beer or any other type of gift to any retailer, nor shall any deal be made with any retailer or any other person whereby the wholesale price of beer shall be reduced below the list price above provided for as inducement to the retailer or any other person to make larger purchases; provided, however, that a manufacturer may offer, by coupons provided by a manufacturer, a discount to the consumer to be redeemed only by the manufacturer. Neither a retailer nor a wholesaler shall participate, either directly or indirectly, in the redemption of such coupons. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1953, ch. 76, § 12 (Williams, § 1051.29); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-312; Acts 1987, ch. 72, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) In order to determine the exact amount of the tax and to facilitate the collection thereof, no wholesaler shall make any gift of beer or any other type of gift to any retailer, nor shall any deal be made with any retailer or any other person whereby the wholesale price of beer shall be reduced below the list price above provided for as inducement to the retailer or any other person to make larger purchases; provided, however, that a manufacturer may offer, by coupons provided by a manufacturer, a discount to the consumer to be redeemed only by the manufacturer. Neither a retailer nor a wholesaler shall participate, either directly or indirectly, in the redemption of such coupons.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1953, ch. 76, § 12 (Williams, § 1051.29); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-312; Acts 1987, ch. 72, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-708 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-708
Permit renewal
Status: in_force

Beginning January 1, 2025, each server permit is valid for two (2) years and each employee permit is valid for five (5) years. Employee and server permits issued prior to January 1, 2025, will expire five (5) years from their issuance date. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 961,s 5, eff. 5/9/2024. Acts 1995, ch. 396, § 1; 2001, ch. 279, § 3.
Beginning January 1, 2025, each server permit is valid for two (2) years and each employee permit is valid for five (5) years. Employee and server permits issued prior to January 1, 2025, will expire five (5) years from their issuance date.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 961,s 5, eff. 5/9/2024.
Acts 1995, ch. 396, § 1; 2001, ch. 279, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-413 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-413
Review of action of commissioner
Status: in_force

Any action of the commissioner shall be reviewable by a petition for a common-law writ of certiorari in the chancery or circuit court of the county in which the offense occurred, which petition shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of such action. Immediately upon the grant of the writ of certiorari, the commissioner shall cause to be made, certified and forwarded to the court a complete transcript of the proceedings in the cause, which shall contain all the proof submitted before the commissioner. The decision of the commissioner shall be reviewed solely upon the pleadings and transcript of the proceedings before the commissioner, and neither party shall be entitled to introduce any additional evidence in the court. The scope of any review proceedings involving persons already licensed as Tennessee beer wholesalers under this chapter shall be governed by § 57-5-108 instead of the procedure set forth herein. Acts 1969, ch. 299, § 3; 1973, ch. 84, § 3; T.C.A., § 57-236.
Any action of the commissioner shall be reviewable by a petition for a common-law writ of certiorari in the chancery or circuit court of the county in which the offense occurred, which petition shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of such action. Immediately upon the grant of the writ of certiorari, the commissioner shall cause to be made, certified and forwarded to the court a complete transcript of the proceedings in the cause, which shall contain all the proof submitted before the commissioner. The decision of the commissioner shall be reviewed solely upon the pleadings and transcript of the proceedings before the commissioner, and neither party shall be entitled to introduce any additional evidence in the court. The scope of any review proceedings involving persons already licensed as Tennessee beer wholesalers under this chapter shall be governed by § 57-5-108 instead of the procedure set forth herein.
Acts 1969, ch. 299, § 3; 1973, ch. 84, § 3; T.C.A., § 57-236.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-1008 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-1008
Applicability
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to sales at retail made where intoxicating liquors are: (1) Sold upon the complete final liquidation of a business; (2) Advertised, offered for sale, or sold by any fiduciary or other officer acting under the order or direction of any court; (3) Closeouts; or (4) Such other occasional discounts as defined by the commission, not to exceed the cost to the retailer. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 859, s 2, eff. 1/1/2023. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 783, s 6, eff. 4/20/2018.
This part shall not apply to sales at retail made where intoxicating liquors are:
(1) Sold upon the complete final liquidation of a business;
(2) Advertised, offered for sale, or sold by any fiduciary or other officer acting under the order or direction of any court;
(3) Closeouts; or
(4) Such other occasional discounts as defined by the commission, not to exceed the cost to the retailer.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 859, s 2, eff. 1/1/2023.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 783, s 6, eff. 4/20/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-105 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-105
Court having jurisdiction
Status: in_force

In any county having more than one (1) circuit court, or both a circuit court and a criminal court, the court in such county having the jurisdiction of the indictment and trial of offenses against the liquor laws of this state shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all matters relating to the seizure and destruction of intoxicating liquors as provided in this part, and where reference is made to the circuit court or criminal court clerk it shall be deemed to refer to the county clerk of the county having such jurisdiction, and the statements required of the sheriff shall be made to the clerk or the judge of such court. Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 13; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b13; Code 1932, § 11236; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-606.
In any county having more than one (1) circuit court, or both a circuit court and a criminal court, the court in such county having the jurisdiction of the indictment and trial of offenses against the liquor laws of this state shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all matters relating to the seizure and destruction of intoxicating liquors as provided in this part, and where reference is made to the circuit court or criminal court clerk it shall be deemed to refer to the county clerk of the county having such jurisdiction, and the statements required of the sheriff shall be made to the clerk or the judge of such court.
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 13; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b13; Code 1932, § 11236; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-606.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-809 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-809
Prohibition against sale to intoxicated persons or persons accompanied by an intoxicated person
Status: in_force

No retail food store wine licensee shall sell any alcoholic beverages to any person who is visibly intoxicated, nor shall any retailer selling alcoholic beverages sell to any person accompanied by a person who is visibly intoxicated. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 1, eff. 3/20/2014.
No retail food store wine licensee shall sell any alcoholic beverages to any person who is visibly intoxicated, nor shall any retailer selling alcoholic beverages sell to any person accompanied by a person who is visibly intoxicated.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 554,s 1, eff. 3/20/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-220 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-220
License for military personnel living abroad to ship wine to this state
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual who has been stationed outside the United States while serving as a member of the armed forces of the United States or a member of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit may apply to the commission for a one-time license allowing such individual to ship any wine such individual has purchased while residing outside the United States to this state. (b) Each individual applying for a license under this section shall pay to the commission a one-time nonrefundable fee of one hundred dollars ($100). Each individual shall also pay the appropriate taxes required pursuant to § 57-3-302 . (c) The commission shall create a form for issuing a license under this section. The form shall contain any information the commission deems necessary for allowing shipment under this section and for ensuring the individual pays the appropriate taxes. (d) Any individual who ships wine pursuant to this section is prohibited from reselling any wine shipped to this state. Acts 2012, ch. 968, § 3.
(a) Any individual who has been stationed outside the United States while serving as a member of the armed forces of the United States or a member of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit may apply to the commission for a one-time license allowing such individual to ship any wine such individual has purchased while residing outside the United States to this state.
(b) Each individual applying for a license under this section shall pay to the commission a one-time nonrefundable fee of one hundred dollars ($100). Each individual shall also pay the appropriate taxes required pursuant to § 57-3-302 .
(c) The commission shall create a form for issuing a license under this section. The form shall contain any information the commission deems necessary for allowing shipment under this section and for ensuring the individual pays the appropriate taxes.
(d) Any individual who ships wine pursuant to this section is prohibited from reselling any wine shipped to this state.
Acts 2012, ch. 968, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-609 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 5 / Section 57-5-609
Responsible vendor fees - Responsible vendor certification fund
Status: in_force

(a) Each entity submitting and receiving approval for a responsible vendor training program shall pay an annual nonrefundable fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00). In addition, each responsible vendor shall pay an annual fee that is based on the number of certified clerks existing at the time a responsible vendor applies to the commission for certification. The fees shall be as follows: (1) 0-15 certified clerks - $25.00; (2) 16-49 certified clerks - $75.00; (3) 50-100 certified clerks - $150; and (4) Over 100 certified clerks - $250. (b) The fees shall be deposited by the commission in a special agency account to be known as the responsible vendor certification fund, referred to in this part as the fund. (c) Any fund balance remaining unexpended at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year and shall continue to be preserved for the administration of the vendor certification program. (d) Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year. (e) Moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with § 9-4-603 . The fund shall be administered by the commission. (f) Moneys in the fund shall only be expended and obligated in accordance with appropriations made by the general assembly for the purposes as provided in this part. Acts 2006, ch. 864, § 10.
(a) Each entity submitting and receiving approval for a responsible vendor training program shall pay an annual nonrefundable fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00). In addition, each responsible vendor shall pay an annual fee that is based on the number of certified clerks existing at the time a responsible vendor applies to the commission for certification. The fees shall be as follows: (1) 0-15 certified clerks - $25.00; (2) 16-49 certified clerks - $75.00; (3) 50-100 certified clerks - $150; and (4) Over 100 certified clerks - $250.
(1) 0-15 certified clerks - $25.00;
(2) 16-49 certified clerks - $75.00;
(3) 50-100 certified clerks - $150; and
(4) Over 100 certified clerks - $250.
(b) The fees shall be deposited by the commission in a special agency account to be known as the responsible vendor certification fund, referred to in this part as the fund.
(c) Any fund balance remaining unexpended at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year and shall continue to be preserved for the administration of the vendor certification program.
(d) Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year.
(e) Moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with § 9-4-603 . The fund shall be administered by the commission.
(f) Moneys in the fund shall only be expended and obligated in accordance with appropriations made by the general assembly for the purposes as provided in this part.
Acts 2006, ch. 864, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-114 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-114
Determination of claims to liquor
Status: in_force

Where any person claims an interest in any liquor seized in accordance with this part, the court shall hear and determine the question of the right of such person so claiming an interest in such liquors; but no person shall be deemed to have any property right in any intoxicating liquors transported, received, or possessed in violation of the laws of this state; and if the court, upon the hearing of any petition alleging ownership of, or an interest in intoxicating liquors, shall ascertain that the same have been received, transported or possessed in violation of any law of this state, the court shall direct the sale or destruction thereof by the sheriff as set out in §§ 57-9-115 - 57-9-119. Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b10; Code 1932, § 11233; Acts 1947, ch. 127, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 11233; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-615.
Where any person claims an interest in any liquor seized in accordance with this part, the court shall hear and determine the question of the right of such person so claiming an interest in such liquors; but no person shall be deemed to have any property right in any intoxicating liquors transported, received, or possessed in violation of the laws of this state; and if the court, upon the hearing of any petition alleging ownership of, or an interest in intoxicating liquors, shall ascertain that the same have been received, transported or possessed in violation of any law of this state, the court shall direct the sale or destruction thereof by the sheriff as set out in §§ 57-9-115 - 57-9-119.
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b10; Code 1932, § 11233; Acts 1947, ch. 127, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 11233; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-615.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-103 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-103
Officers to take into possession intoxicating liquors held or transported illegally
Status: in_force

All sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and police officers of the state are hereby empowered and required to take into possession any intoxicating liquors, including wine, ale, and beer, which have been received by, or are in possession of, or are being transported by, any person in violation of any law of this state; provided, however, that the reference to "sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and police officers" in this section also includes "constables" in those counties of this state enumerated in § 57-9-101 . Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b1; Code 1932, § 11224; Acts 1969, ch. 160, § 3; 1969, ch. 319, §§ 3, 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-604.
All sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and police officers of the state are hereby empowered and required to take into possession any intoxicating liquors, including wine, ale, and beer, which have been received by, or are in possession of, or are being transported by, any person in violation of any law of this state; provided, however, that the reference to "sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and police officers" in this section also includes "constables" in those counties of this state enumerated in § 57-9-101 .
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b1; Code 1932, § 11224; Acts 1969, ch. 160, § 3; 1969, ch. 319, §§ 3, 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-119 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-119
No disposition prior to time for filing claim
Status: in_force

The court shall not order the sale or destruction of any of the liquors seized under this part until the time for filing petitions, alleging ownership thereof or an interest therein, as provided in § 57-9-111 , shall have elapsed. Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b9; Code 1932, § 11232; Acts 1947, ch. 127, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 11232; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-619.
The court shall not order the sale or destruction of any of the liquors seized under this part until the time for filing petitions, alleging ownership thereof or an interest therein, as provided in § 57-9-111 , shall have elapsed.
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b9; Code 1932, § 11232; Acts 1947, ch. 127, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 11232; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-619.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-10-101 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 10 / Section 57-10-101
Proximate cause
Status: in_force

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer rather than the furnishing of any alcoholic beverage or beer is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person. Acts 1986, ch. 519, § 1.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer rather than the furnishing of any alcoholic beverage or beer is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.
Acts 1986, ch. 519, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-820 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 3 / Section 57-3-820
Sale or transfer of alcoholic beverage inventory
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a retailer licensed pursuant to § 57-3-803 that is selling the licensed establishment to a new licensee of the same license type or that is closing the licensed establishment may sell or transfer its wine to the purchasing entity or person or to another establishment of the same license type held by the closing licensee, if: (1) The selling or closing licensee submits written notice to the commission and the department of revenue at least ten (10) days in advance of the sale or transfer to dispose of the licensee's remaining inventory. The commission shall determine the form of such notice and the method by which the notice must be provided. The notice must identify the licensee who is purchasing or receiving the inventory, the proposed date of the sale or transfer, and the quantity, types, and brands of wine to be sold or transferred; (2) All invoices and debts related to wine being sold pursuant to this section are paid in full prior to the wine being sold or transferred; and (3) The purchaser or transferee is licensed by the commission under § 57-3-803 prior to the sale or transfer being finalized. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a retailer licensed pursuant to § 57-3-803 that is selling the licensed establishment to a new licensee of the same license type or that is closing the licensed establishment may sell or transfer its wine to the purchasing entity or person or to another establishment of the same license type held by the closing licensee, if:
(1) The selling or closing licensee submits written notice to the commission and the department of revenue at least ten (10) days in advance of the sale or transfer to dispose of the licensee's remaining inventory. The commission shall determine the form of such notice and the method by which the notice must be provided. The notice must identify the licensee who is purchasing or receiving the inventory, the proposed date of the sale or transfer, and the quantity, types, and brands of wine to be sold or transferred;
(2) All invoices and debts related to wine being sold pursuant to this section are paid in full prior to the wine being sold or transferred; and
(3) The purchaser or transferee is licensed by the commission under § 57-3-803 prior to the sale or transfer being finalized.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-9-108 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 9 / Section 57-9-108
Sheriff's statement of intoxicants held
Status: in_force

At each term of the circuit or criminal court, the sheriff shall deliver to the circuit or criminal court judge holding same a written statement showing all intoxicating liquors in the sheriff's possession, setting forth the kind and quantity of same and the name of the person from whom the same have been taken, if such name is known to the sheriff, and where the name of such person is unknown to the sheriff, such statement shall set out the date of the posting of the notice required by § 57-9-110 . Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b7; Code 1932, § 11230; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-609.
At each term of the circuit or criminal court, the sheriff shall deliver to the circuit or criminal court judge holding same a written statement showing all intoxicating liquors in the sheriff's possession, setting forth the kind and quantity of same and the name of the person from whom the same have been taken, if such name is known to the sheriff, and where the name of such person is unknown to the sheriff, such statement shall set out the date of the posting of the notice required by § 57-9-110 .
Acts 1919, ch. 50, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6798a19b7; Code 1932, § 11230; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-609.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-2-108 — TN Code / Title 57 / Chapter 2 / Section 57-2-108
Use of name "Tennessee Moonshine"
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning July 1, 2016, an intoxicating liquor may not be advertised, described, labeled, named, sold, or referred to for marketing or sales purposes as "Tennessee Moonshine" unless the intoxicating liquor is distilled in Tennessee. (b) Any manufacturer who violates this section shall be subject to suspension or revocation of its license for a period of not less than one (1) year. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 428,s 6, eff. 5/15/2015.
(a) Beginning July 1, 2016, an intoxicating liquor may not be advertised, described, labeled, named, sold, or referred to for marketing or sales purposes as "Tennessee Moonshine" unless the intoxicating liquor is distilled in Tennessee.
(b) Any manufacturer who violates this section shall be subject to suspension or revocation of its license for a period of not less than one (1) year.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 428,s 6, eff. 5/15/2015.