(a)

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 57-4-115

  • Caterer: means a business engaged in offering food and beverage service for a fee at various locations, which:
    (i) Operates a permanent catering hall on an exclusive basis or restaurant. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102
  • Commission: means the alcoholic beverage commission, created pursuant to chapter 1 of this title. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102
  • 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
(1) A licensed caterer shall provide notice to the commission at least two (2) calendar days before an event at which the licensed caterer has contracted to provide and sell alcoholic beverages on a form developed by the commission. The notification must be transmitted electronically, and the commission shall confirm receipt of the notification.
(2) This subsection (a) becomes effective on July 1, 2023.
(b) A wholesaler may deliver alcoholic beverages directly to the site where a licensed caterer is catering an event if:

(1) The licensed caterer notifies the commission of the delivery address prior to the event; and
(2) A licensed caterer is at the delivery site to receive the delivery at the time of delivery.
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