§ 57-5-303. Violation of Law, Rule or Regulation — Penalties

57-5-404. Intrastate transportation without payment of tax unlawful — Documents required — Prima facie evidence of violation.

§ 57-5-601. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Responsible Vendor Act of 2006.”

§ 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 […]

§ 57-5-603. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Beer” has the same meaning as defined in § 57-5-101(b); “Beer board” means any entity issuing beer permits for off-premise consumption, pursuant to part 1 of this chapter; “Certified clerk” means a clerk who has successfully satisfied the training requirements contained in this part, and […]

§ 57-5-604. Authority of Commission

The commission shall have the authority to approve all responsible vendor training programs. The commission shall establish requirements and guidelines for responsible vendor training programs and vendor and clerk certifications. The commission shall establish and keep a master list of certified clerks and clerks not eligible for certification.

§ 57-5-605. Vendor Certification — Rules and Regulations — Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance — Statistical Reports by Beer Boards and Commission

A vendor who seeks certification as a responsible vendor shall provide to the commission, pursuant to procedures adopted by the commission, evidence of compliance with the requirements of this part. Upon satisfactory proof that the vendor has complied with the requirements, the commission shall certify the vendor as a responsible vendor. Certification as a responsible […]

§ 57-5-606. Qualification for Responsible Vendor Status

In order to qualify for responsible vendor status, the vendor shall comply with the following requirements: Require each and every clerk to successfully complete a responsible vendor training program within sixty-one (61) days of commencing employment, whether the employment is for the first time, after rehiring, or for a different responsible vendor. Responsible vendors shall, […]

§ 57-5-607. Loss of Certification for Sale to Minor

If a beer board determines that a sale to a minor occurred by an off-premise beer permit holder, then the certification of the clerk making the sale shall be invalid and the clerk may not reapply for a new certificate for a period of one (1) year from the date of the beer board’s determination. […]

§ 57-5-608. Suspension or Revocation of Certification

A permit under this part may not be suspended or revoked by a beer board based on a clerk’s illegal sale of beer to a minor person who is not of lawful drinking age, if the clerk is properly certified and has attended annual meetings since the original certification, or is within sixty-one (61) days […]

§ 57-5-609. Responsible Vendor Fees — Responsible Vendor Certification Fund

Each entity submitting and receiving approval for a responsible vendor training program shall pay an annual nonrefundable fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00). In addition, each responsible vendor shall pay an annual fee that is based on the number of certified clerks existing at the time a responsible vendor applies to the commission for certification. The […]