57-1-201 - Transfer of provisions relating to intoxicating beverages Authority to impose fine instead of license suspension or revocation.
57-1-201. Transfer of provisions relating to intoxicating beverages Authority to impose fine instead of license suspension or revocation.
(a) The entire provisions, definitions and terms of chapter 3, parts 1, 2 and 4 of this title, § 57-3-304 and the authority contained therein are hereby transferred and shall be vested under the jurisdiction of the alcoholic beverage commission as though all of the provisions of such sections were set out and copied verbatim herein for the purpose of the commission to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) (1) In any case where the commission is given the power to suspend or revoke any license or permit, it may impose a fine. Fines imposed shall not exceed:
(A) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for retailers licensed under 57-3-204;
(B) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for permittees for consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises under § 57-4-201;
(C) Two thousand dollars ($2,000) for wholesalers licensed under § 57-3-203; and
(D) Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for manufacturers licensed under chapter 2 of this title or § 57-3-202.
For the purpose of imposing fines hereunder, each violation may be treated as a separate offense.
(2) The commission shall deposit collections of any such fine with the state treasurer, for the general funds of the state.
(3) The commission shall promulgate by rule pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, a schedule setting forth a range of fines for each violation.
[Acts 1963, ch. 257, §§ 11-32, 34-49; T.C.A., § 57-811; Acts 1981, ch. 474, § 1; 1985, ch. 76, § 2; 2001, ch. 79, §§ 1-3; 2008, ch. 773, § 1.]