Tennessee § 57-3-1007 Enforcement by commission

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§ 57-3-1007 — Enforcement by commission

Tennessee § 57-3-1007

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-3-1007 (2026).

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(a)The commission shall administer and enforce this part.

(b)(1) For an initial violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part by a retailer, a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(2)For any second violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part by any retailer who has previously been found in violation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(3)For any subsequent violation or violations of or noncompliance with any provision of this part, by any retailer who has previously been found in violation pursuant to subdivision (b)(2), a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(c)Any retailer who is assessed a civil penalty

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(a) The commission shall administer and enforce this part. (b) (1) For an initial violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part by a retailer, a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). (2) For any second violation of or noncompliance with any provision of this part by any retailer who has previously been found in violation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). (3) For any subsequent violation or violations of or noncompliance with any provision of this part, by any retailer who has previously been found in violation pursuant to subdivision (b)(2), a penalty shall be imposed not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). (c) Any retailer who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to this section, and who continues to engage in the unauthorized sale, distribution, or handling of intoxicating liquor in this state, either directly or through any agent or third party acting on behalf of such retailer, shall be charged with an additional violation of this part. (d) Any retailer who is adversely affected by a decision of the commission may petition the commission for a hearing which will be held in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (e) In enforcing this part, the commission shall consider the cost and effectiveness of administration and endeavor to administer this part in the most cost-efficient manner.