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HB 1803·TN·house

Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, adds the bottling of distilled spirits to the definition of "manufacture" for purposes of licensing and regulation of the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: McCalmon
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 833

May 5, 2026

Summary

The bill expands the legal definition of “manufacture” and “manufacturer” to include bottling of distilled spirits. This means businesses that bottle spirits will now be subject to the same licensing and regulatory requirements as brewers, distillers, rectifiers, and wineries. The change updates Tennessee Code Title 57, Chapter 3 and takes effect immediately.

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