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TN HB0381
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rick Eldridge
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "urban park center" to include several specific entertainment complexes and venues in metropolitan counties (population 500,000+) that can obtain liquor licenses, including facilities near historic landmarks, minor league baseball parks, and live music venues with capacities of 500-9,700 patrons
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Adds numerous new categories of facilities eligible for alcoholic beverage licenses, including hotels near historic sites, mixed-use developments with 25+ floors, residential golf communities, retirement centers, assisted living facilities, RV resorts, and private social clubs meeting highly specific geographic and demographic criteria
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Allows qualifying facilities to grant franchises for food and beverage service, with franchise holders deemed licensees; permits flexible premises definitions covering entire properties including outdoor areas, with premises designated by filing drawings with the commission
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Sets a $4,000 annual privilege tax for urban park centers to fund the Alcoholic Beverage Commission's administration and enforcement duties
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Permits certain facilities to bypass standard labeling requirements by using stickers on containers instead of labeled cups/glassware, and exempts some facilities from local referendum requirements for alcohol sales; takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, relative to consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 362
5/13/2025