Bill > HB0904

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow judges, hearing officers, or administrative judges to award attorneys' fees and costs to individuals or entities who successfully defend themselves in administrative actions brought by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Specifically, the legislation provides that if someone is subjected to an administrative action by the commission and ultimately prevails, they can now recover their actual and reasonable legal expenses. This means that if a business or individual is wrongly accused or challenged by the TABC and wins their case, they can be reimbursed for the legal costs they incurred during the proceedings. The bill represents a procedural change that provides additional protection for individuals and entities by allowing them to recoup expenses if they are unjustly targeted in administrative proceedings. The law would take effect immediately upon becoming official, as stated in the bill's final section.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0904&ga=114