Tennessee § 57-3-1007 - Enforcement by commission.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 57-3-1007 — Enforcement by commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-3-1007. Enforcement by commission.
The commission shall administer and enforce this part. For an initial violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part by a retailer, a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). For any second violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part by any retailer who has previously been found in violation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). For any subsequent violation or violations of or noncompliance with any provision of this part, by any retailer who has previously been found in violation pursuant to subdivision (b)(2), a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). Any retailer who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to this section, and who continues to engage in the unauthorized sale, distribution, or handling of intoxicating liquor in this state, either directly or through any agent or third party acting on behalf of such retailer, shall be charged with an additional violation of this part. Any retailer who is adversely affected by a decision of the commission may petition the commission for a hearing which will be held in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. In enforcing this part, the commission shall consider the cost and effectiveness of administration and endeavor to administer this part in the most cost-efficient manner. Acts 2018, ch. 783, § 6. Effective Dates. Acts 2018, ch. 783, § 14. April 20, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 57-3-1007
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 57-3-1007 cover?
Section 57-3-1007 ("Enforcement by commission.") 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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