Bill > HB0942

This bill amends Tennessee state law to expand the ability of retail package stores to sell liquor in metropolitan government areas. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statutes to allow retailers to obtain a license to operate a package store within the general services district of a metropolitan government, provided that the local government has approved the retail sale of liquor through a local option election. Currently, such licenses were restricted from the general services district. The bill changes language in three sections of Tennessee Code: Section 7-3-303(b), Section 57-3-106, and Section 57-3-205(a), effectively removing previous limitations on package store licensing in general services districts. The changes mean that if a metropolitan government approves liquor sales through a local election, qualified applicants can now obtain a retailer's license to operate a package store in both the urban and general services districts of that metropolitan area. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by providing more flexibility in liquor sales licensing.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0942&ga=114