§ 57-1-101. “Commission” Defined
Whenever the word “commission” appears in the context of this chapter, the same means and refers to the alcoholic beverage commission.
§ 57-1-102. Alcoholic Beverage Commission Created — Appointment
There is hereby created and established the alcoholic beverage commission, which shall consist of three (3) members, to be appointed by the governor. One (1) member of the commission shall be appointed and reside in each grand division of the state. The members comprising the commission shall not be less than thirty (30) years of […]
§ 57-1-103. Terms — Vacancy — Removal — Compensation — Attendance
The three (3) members of the commission appointed by the governor must be appointed for terms concurrent with the term of the governor. In the event a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. The commissioners serve at the pleasure of the governor and are subject […]
§ 57-1-104. Name and Domicile — Meetings — Quorum
The official name of the commission shall be the Tennessee alcoholic beverage commission and its official domicile shall be in Nashville. All meetings of the commission shall be held in Nashville. The commission shall elect one (1) of its own members as chair, and the commission shall meet at least one (1) time in Nashville […]
§ 57-1-105. Director — Salary — Qualifications — Duties — Assistant Director
The commission is hereby authorized to appoint a director to serve at the pleasure of the commission. The director’s salary shall be fixed by the commission with the approval of the appropriate state officials as now required by law. The office of the director shall be at Nashville. The director shall be at least thirty […]
§ 57-1-106. Hearing Officer — Service of Process
The director shall act and serve as hearing officer when designated by the commission and shall perform such duties as hearing officer as now authorized under this chapter. In any action or suit brought against the members of the commission in their official capacity in a court of competent jurisdiction, to review any decision or […]
§ 57-1-107. Chief Law Enforcement Officer — Appointment — Qualifications — Travel Expenses
The commission is hereby authorized to appoint a chief law enforcement officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The chief law enforcement officer shall: Be under the immediate supervision of the director; Be at least thirty (30) years of age; Have been a citizen and resident of this state for at least […]
§ 57-1-108. Interests Precluding Appointment to or Employment by Commission
No person shall be eligible to be appointed as a member of the commission, and no person shall be employed in any capacity by the commission, if such person shall have any interest, financial or otherwise, either direct or indirect, in any distillery, wholesale dealer or retail dealer licensed as such in this state. No […]
§ 57-1-109. Commissioners Prohibited From Accepting Gifts or Bribes — Conspiracy — Penalty
No member of the commission and no person employed by the commission shall accept any gift, favor, merchandise, donation, contribution, or any article or thing of value, from any person, firm or corporation licensed under this chapter. No such person shall conspire with any other person to violate this section or attempt to violate this […]
§ 57-1-110. Offering Gifts or Bribes to Commissioners — Penalty
When any distillery, wholesaler or retailer licensed under this chapter, or any person employed by any such distillery, wholesaler or retailer, violates, conspires with any other person to violate, or attempts to violate §57-1-109, it is the mandatory duty of the commission to revoke such person’s license and permit.
§ 57-1-111. Full-Time Employment
The director, the chief law enforcement officer and all other law enforcement personnel shall be employed only on a full-time basis.
§ 57-1-112. “Licensed Retailer”, “Retailer” or “Retail Licensee” to Include Retail Food Store Wine Licensees
As used in §§57-1-110,57-3-406(b) and (g) and57-3-204(c), “licensed retailer”, “retailer” or “retail licensee” shall be construed to include and apply to retail food stores which have been issued a retail food store wine license.