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City Commission Briefing

Meeting Date:	02/23/2017
Ordinance 2017-05 - Amending Brentwood Municipal Code Regarding Definition of "Beer"
Submitted by:	Roger Horner, Legal
Department:	Legal

Information

Subject

Ordinance 2017-05 - Amendment to Brentwood Municipal Code regarding definition of "beer".

Background

In 2014, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted legislation implementing several changes in the statutes regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. Most prominently, the new legislation authorized the sale of wine in grocery stores, subject to passage of a voter referendum in each locality. The 2014 legislation also revises the definition of "beer" to include beverages with a higher alcohol content, although the new definition did not become effective until January 1, 2017. Under the State's new definition, "beer" includes "beer, ale or other malt beverages, or any other beverages having an alcoholic content of not more than eight percent (8%) by weight." Prior to January 1, the definition allowed only up to five percent (5%) alcoholic content by weight. Because the State definition applies to local regulation of beer, it is necessary to amend the Municipal Code to agree with State law.

Please contact the City Attorney if you have any questions about this ordinance.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends passage of the accompanying ordinance.

Previous Commission Action

This ordinance passed unanimously on first reading on February 13, 2017.

Ordinance 2014-02, passed on final reading on February 10, 2014, amended various provisions of the Municipal Code in regard to local beer regulations.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Ordinance 2017-05