Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0100-07-.06 - SELF DISTRIBUTION

(1) Wineries that produce 50,000 gallons or less and do not have a contract with a wholesaler for distribution rights of the winery's wines in a county that is located in whole or in part within 100 miles of the winery may obtain a self-distribution license from the Commission. A winery that holds a self-distribution license shall immediately surrender the license if its output during a calendar year exceeds 50,000 gallons or if it contracts with a wholesaler for distribution.

(2) A winery with a self-distribution permit may distribute up to 3,000 cases of wine produced at the winery per calendar year to entities licensed pursuant to Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1, Tennessee Code Annotated, and located within 100 miles of the licensed winery's manufacturing premises. The winery is responsible for all taxes and records which are imposed upon a wholesaler pursuant to T.C.A. § 57-3-203 for wine sold pursuant to a self-distribution permit.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0100-07-.06

Original rule filed October 31, 1983; effective November 30, 1983. Amendment repealing and replacing the rule was filed March 10, 2010; effective June 8, 2010. Repeal and new rule filed December 18, 2015; effective 3/17/2016.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 57-1-209, 57-3-104(c)(4), and 57-3-207.