Tennessee § 39-17-706 - Manufacture of alcoholic beverages.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-17-706 — Manufacture of alcoholic beverages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-17-706. Manufacture of alcoholic beverages.
It is unlawful for any person, company, or other entity to manufacture intoxicating beverages unless authorized by law to do so; provided, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit the manufacture of alcohol for use as a fuel to power motor-driven vehicles and machinery or for heating purposes or of not less than one hundred eighty-eight (188) proof for chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, and bacteriological purposes. A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Cross-References. Criminal attempt, § 39-12-101 . Penalty for Class A misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Law Reviews. Criminal Law in Tennessee in 1969 — A Critical Survey (Joseph G. Cook), 37 Tenn. L. Rev. 433 (1970).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 39-17-706
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-17-706 cover?
Section 39-17-706 ("Manufacture of alcoholic beverages.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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