- (1) HDCP retail licensees must not sell any HDCP to a purchaser unless the purchaser has provided proof of age showing the purchaser is, at least, twenty-one (21) years of age.
- (2) HDCP retail licensees may not offer HDCPs for sale through use of vending machines or unstaffed kiosks or self-checkout.
- (3) HDCP retail licensees may offer HDCPs for sale only if the product is maintained behind the counter, except as authorized in T.C.A. § 57-7-104(d), in a location or manner that requires physical assistance from the licensee for the customer to access the product.
- (4) HDCP retail licensees must post, in a conspicuous location, a warning sign that informs customers that HDCPs may be intoxicating and cause impairment. The letters comprising the word “WARNING” shall be highlighted black lettering, and “WARNING” should be larger than all other lettering on the sign. The size of the sign shall be approximately thirteen inches (13″) by nine and one-half inches (9½″).
- (5) HDCP retailers are prohibited from purchasing HDCPs from any person that is not an HDCP licensed wholesaler.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 39-17-1507(a), 39-17-1509, 57-7-103, 57-7-104, 57-7-106, and 57-7-116. Administrative History: Emergency rules filed December 26, 2025; effective through June 24, 2026. New rules filed March 11, 2026; effective June 9, 2026.