Tennessee § 57-5-602 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 57-5-602 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-5-602. Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the legislature through the provisions of this part: To eliminate the sale of beer for off-the-premises consumption to, and consumption of beer by, underage persons; To reduce intoxication and to reduce accidents, injuries, and deaths in the state that are related to intoxication; To encourage vendors to be prudent in their selling practices of beer, and to restrict or reduce the sanctions that may be imposed in administrative proceedings by local beer boards against those vendors who voluntarily comply with responsible practices in accordance with this part; and To uniformly apply all provisions in this part statewide, including training, certification and the imposition of penalties or other sanctions for violations of this part, and that no variations from the provisions on training, certification or penalties are permissible. Acts 2006, ch. 864, § 3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 57-5-602
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 57-5-602 cover?
Section 57-5-602 ("Legislative intent.") 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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