Senate Bill 2697, also known as House Bill 2280, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, Chapter 4, concerning special occasion licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The bill designates the existing subsection (g) as subdivision (g)(1) and introduces a new subdivision (g)(2). This new provision allows for the issuance of a special occasion license in jurisdictions where the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises has not been approved, provided that there is written approval from the executive officer or chair of the legislative body of that jurisdiction to hold the event.

The bill aims to expand the opportunities for events that serve alcohol in areas that may not typically permit such sales, thereby promoting local events and gatherings. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-4-101