Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Alcoholic beverage” or “beverage” means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, and every liquid containing alcohol, spirits, wine and capable of being consumed by a human being, other than patented medicine or beer as defined in § 57-5-101(b). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this title, “alcoholic beverage” or “beverage” also includes any product containing distilled alcohol capable of being consumed by a human being manufactured or made with distilled alcohol irrespective of alcoholic content, including any infused product; Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(i) The land, buildings and machinery used in the commercial production of farm products and nursery stock. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.beverage: means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, and every liquid containing alcohol, spirits, wine and capable of being consumed by a human being, other than patented medicine or beer as defined in §. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization: means any corporation which has been recognized as exempt from federal taxes under §. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Caterer: 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 57-4-102Civic arts center: means a complex that serves as a community center for the arts and further possesses the following characteristics: (A) Has a performance hall with at least one thousand one hundred (1,100) seats. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Club: means a nonprofit association organized and existing under the laws of this state, which has been in existence and operating as a nonprofit association for at least two (2) years prior to the application for a license hereunder, having at least one hundred (100) members regularly paying dues, organized and operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation and other nonprofit purposes, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any shareholder or member. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105Commercial airline: includes any airline operating in interstate commerce under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the appropriate federal or state agency, or under an exemption from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity but otherwise regulated by an appropriate federal or state agency, with adequate facilities and equipment for serving passengers, on regular schedules, or charter trips, while moving through any county of the state, but not while any such commercial airline is stopped in a county or municipality that has not legalized such sales. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Commercial passenger boat company: means a company that operates one (1) or more passenger vessels for hire upon navigable waterways and is licensed by the United States Coast Guard to carry not less than fifty (50) passengers on a single vessel. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Commission: means the alcoholic beverage commission, created pursuant to chapter 1 of this title. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Community theater: means a facility or theater possessing each of the following characteristics:(i) The community theater is at least eight (8) years old. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.Convention center: means a facility possessing each of the following characteristics: (i) Owned by the state, municipal and/or county government, or a nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable organization that operates a symphony orchestra, and leased or operated by that government or by a nonprofit charitable corporation established to operate such facility. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.Distillery: means and includes any place or premises wherein any liquors are manufactured for sale. See Tennessee Code 57-3-101facility: includes any location within the property designated by the licensee. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: A government corporation that insures the deposits of all national and state banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System. Source: OCCFee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.Festival operator: means a person licensed under this subdivision (16) who is