Bill > SB0308

This bill amends Tennessee's alcoholic beverage laws by creating several specific exemptions and provisions for various commercial facilities across the state. The bill adds numerous new subdivisions to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-4-102, each defining unique characteristics for specific venues that will be granted special alcohol licensing privileges. These venues include urban park centers, hotels, retirement centers, residential complexes, golf clubs, social clubs, RV resorts, and other specialized facilities. The key provisions allow these facilities to obtain alcohol licenses with unique permissions, such as serving alcoholic beverages across broader premises, granting franchises for food and beverage services, storing alcohol in central locations, and being exempt from certain traditional alcohol service restrictions. Each newly defined facility must meet very specific location, size, and operational criteria, often tied to precise geographic details and population census data. The bill also modifies taxation requirements, with most of these special venues required to pay an annual privilege tax of $4,000 to the alcoholic beverage commission. The legislation appears designed to provide tailored alcohol service regulations for distinct commercial and community facilities, offering them more flexible licensing options while maintaining oversight through specific qualifications and commission reporting.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0308&ga=114