§ 4-1. Definitions.

As used in this article:

Applicant means an owner making an application for a beer permit.

Beer means beer, ale, or other malt beverages, or any other beverages having an alcoholic content of not more than five percent by weight, except wine as defined by T.C.A. § 57-3-101(a)(20); provided, however, that no more than 49 percent of the overall alcoholic content of such beverage may be derived from the addition of flavors and other non-beverage ingredients containing alcohol.

Beer law means any law regulating the sale of beer within the unincorporated area of the county.

Beer permit or permit means a permit issued by the county clerk and approved by the county commission authorizing the permittee to engage in the sale of beer within the unincorporated area of the county.

Beer permit application or application means an application form for a beer permit.

Owner means the owner of a business whether an individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity recognized under state law.

Permittee means a person in lawful possession of a beer permit.

Person shall include any shall mean any natural persons or firms, partnerships, joint-stock companies, syndicates, or associations, limited liability companies, public or private institutions, or private or public corporations organized or existing under the laws of the state or any other state or country.

Responsible vendor shall mean a permittee that has received certification as a responsible vendor from the state alcoholic beverage commission.

(Ord. No. O-09-3-107, § 1, 4-27-09)