Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-5-602: Legislative intent

It is the intent of the legislature through this part:

(1) To eliminate the sale of beer for off-the-premises consumption to, and consumption of beer by, underage persons;

(2) To reduce intoxication and to reduce accidents, injuries, and deaths in the state that are related to intoxication;

(3) To encourage vendors to be prudent in their selling practices of beer, and to restrict or reduce the sanctions that may be imposed in administrative proceedings by local beer boards against those vendors who voluntarily comply with responsible practices in accordance with this part; and

(4) To uniformly apply all provisions in this part statewide, including training, certification and the imposition of penalties or other sanctions for violations of this part, and that no variations from the provisions on training, certification or penalties are permissible.