House Bill 942 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to retail package stores. Notably, it modifies Section 7-3-303(b) by changing the language to include both the urban services district and the general services district, rather than just the urban services district. Additionally, it introduces a new subsection to Section 57-3-106, allowing for the issuance of a retailer's license to qualified applicants for operating package stores in areas where a metropolitan government has approved the retail sale of liquor through a local option election.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 57-3-205(a) by expanding the locations where package stores can operate to include both urban and general services districts of a metropolitan government, as well as civil districts of a county. These changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding the sale of liquor in Tennessee, particularly in metropolitan areas. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-3-303(b), 7-3-303, 57-3-106, 57-3-205(a), 57-3-205