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Enact the 2,000 Foot Rule for the Sale of Beer

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 57-5-105, authorizes county legislative bodies to enact a rule restricting the sale of beer within 2,000 feet of schools, churches and places of public gathering; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the county that the county legislative body enact such a rule;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the county legislative body of ____________________ County meeting in session at ___________________, Tennessee, on the _ day of , 20 _ , that:

SECTION 1. There is hereby enacted a 2,000 Foot Rule for the sale of beer in County. This rule provides that no permit for the sale of beer will be issued for any location within 2,000 feet of a school, church or place of public gathering. Provided, however, this rule will not apply to places of business located in the terminal or main building at airports serviced by commercial airlines with regular scheduled flights.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval, the public welfare requiring it.

Adopted this __ day of , 20 .

APPROVED:

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County Executive

ATTEST:

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County Clerk