(a) Money appropriated for use by the board must be used to:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 57-3-1102

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Wholesaler: means any person who sells at wholesale any beverage for the sale of which a license is required under this chapter. See Tennessee Code 57-3-101
  • Wine: means the product of the normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice of dried or fresh, sound, ripe grapes, fruit, or other agricultural products, with the usual cellar treatment and necessary additions to correct defects due to climatic, saccharine, and seasonal conditions, including champagne, sparkling, and fortified wine of an alcoholic content not to exceed twenty-one percent (21%) by volume. See Tennessee Code 57-3-101
(1) Increase the number of wineries in this state;
(2) Improve the quality of wine produced by wineries in this state;
(3) Promote the wine industry and viticulture in this state; and
(4) Implement and maintain a wholesaler rebate program for Tennessee wineries.
(b) The board has the authority to receive gifts, donations, grants, and funds to promote its activities and support ongoing programs. Any funds raised by the board must be used in accordance with this part.
(c) Any funds received by the board shall be held by the department and accounted for separately for such use.
(d) The office of the comptroller of the treasury may audit the board as it deems necessary.
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