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RESOLUTION NO. __
A RESOLUTION TO REMOVE THE MUNICIPALITY FROM THE APPLICATION OF MANDATORY ALLOWANCE OF THE MANUFACTURE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, § 57-2-103, makes it lawful to manufacture intoxicating liquors or intoxicating drinks, or both, within the boundaries of certain jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated, § 57-2-103, allows a municipality to adopt a resolution to remove the municipality from the application of such provisions;
WHEREAS, no written notification has been filed with the legislative body of the municipality expressing an intent to pursue all lawful avenues to manufacture intoxicating liquors or intoxicating drinks, or both, within the boundaries of the municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE __________________________ [governing body] OF THE CITY OF ______________________THAT:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, § 57-2-103(d)(3) the _________________ [governing body] elects to remove the city/town from the application of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 57-2-103. Upon the effective date of this resolution the manufacture of intoxicating liquors or intoxicating drinks, or both, within the boundaries of the City of _________________________ shall not be lawful.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect on the date of its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Adopted this ___ day of __________, 20__.
Attested to:
__________________________
Mayor
__________________________
Recorder
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