Tennessee § 57-3-201 - License classifications.
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§ 57-3-201. License classifications.
The alcoholic beverage commission may issue, under this chapter, the following classes of licenses, in relation to alcoholic spirituous beverages exclusively, which shall consist of the following classes only: Manufacturer's or distiller's or rectifier's license; Liquor wholesaler's license; Liquor retailer's license; Winery license; Winery direct shipper's license; Alcoholic beverage collector's license; Winemaking on premises facility license; Farm wine permit; and Wine at retail food store license. Acts 1939, ch. 49, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 6648.10 (Williams, § 6648.8); modified; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 257, § 17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 57-114; Acts 2009, ch. 348, § 2; 2009, ch. 484, § 2; 2011, ch. 451, § 1; 2012, ch. 691, § 2; 2014, ch. 554, § 5; 2019, ch. 263, § 1. Compiler's Notes. For the Preamble to the act regarding allowing an in-state or out-of-state entity to ship wine directly to consumers age 21 years or older in this state for personal use, please refer to Acts 2009, ch. 348. Amendments. The 2019 amendment inserted “Winery” at the beginning of (5). Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 263, § 2. April 30, 2019. Cross-References. Municipal inspection fees, title 57, ch. 3, part 5.
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Section 57-3-201 ("License classifications.") 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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