TN SB2163

Celebrities who endorse alcoholic beverage brands or on-premise establishments are shielded from liability for injuries, deaths, or damages caused by the endorsed business's actions, provided they have no ownership interest and are not involved in operations

Endorsement agreements and compensation do not constitute ownership interest in the brand or establishment, allowing celebrities to receive proceeds from alcohol sales without being classified as owners under Tennessee alcohol regulations

Eligible celebrities must be at least 21 years old, U.S. citizens, not hold public office, and have no convictions for alcohol-related offenses or felonies involving moral turpitude within the preceding 10 years

The Alcoholic Beverage Commission may require questionnaires and ID from celebrities receiving 5% or more of sales proceeds; such documents are exempt from public records disclosure

Liability protection does not apply if the celebrity personally sold or supervised alcohol sales, has ownership interest, or is directly involved in operations or management of the business