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Tennessee Liquor Observer
2010 Legislative Recap
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Tennessee Liquor Observer
is published by the
Bone McAllester Norton PLLC
Attorney, Group Leader | 615.238.6308
Vicki L. Schmidt
Paralegal | 615.687.5790
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Guns with Drinks and New Bar Liquor License Top 2010 Legislative Recap
In
a legislative session where restaurants and bars and even the state ABC
appeared to be under attack from numerous political positions, the
final results were surprisingly positive.
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Guns in Licensed Establishments
The
session saw passage of a revised gun bill that is designed to survive a
court challenge. It is now legal for licensed handgun carriers to
bring firearms into any place that sells beer or alcoholic beverages,
unless the place opts out.
Read more.
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Bars Legalized
On
the eve of adjournment, a new liquor license was created that allows
establishments selling 15% or more of “prepared food” to obtain a new
limited service restaurant license. The law legalizes the vast
majority of bars and entertainment venues that did not qualify as a
“restaurant” under prior law.
Read more.
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ABC to Live for One More Year
The
duration of the ABC as an independent state agency was extended until
June 30, 2011. During the legislative session, there was informal
discussion of merging the ABC with other agencies, including the
Department of Revenue.
Read more.
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As usual, a long list of premier-type tourist resorts and other special legislation were added allowing liquor licenses in places that are otherwise dry.
Read more.
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Nutritional Menu Labeling
Restaurant
menu labeling was defeated at the state level. Under prior law,
local governments were authorized to pass local laws to require
restaurants to post calorie, fat and other nutritional information on
menus and menu boards.
Read more.
In Brief
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Distilleries now able to charge for tours and tastings conducted in connection with tours.
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New license created for collectors of commemorative bottles that contain alcoholic beverages.
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Laws concerning the amounts of alcohol one can legally transport through dry and other counties modified.
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Technical
correction passed allowing liquor stores licensed within the area
formerly known as Lakewood to be issued renewal licenses and to stay in
business.
The Rest of the Story
Often, some of the most interesting legislative news relates to bills that failed to pass. The 2010 session
was no exception. Perhaps the most notable was a bill by
Representative Todd and Senator Fowlkes to limit on-premises sales
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and midnight.
Read more.
Changes to TABC Regulations
The
TABC revised regulations governing all liquor licensees. Grouped
by the license held, our Alcholic Beverage Group has highlighted
the major changes for you.
Read more.
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