Micro Markets

NAMA commends Tennessee for clarifying micro market definition

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April 28, 2021

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has commended the Tennessee legislature for passing a law clarifying taxing, licensing and inspections of micro markets.

"Passage of H.B. 367, formally defining micro markets, provides much-needed simplification for convenience services operators in Tennessee," Mike Goscinski, NAMA senior director, external affairs, said in a prepared statement. "The bill ensures that unattended retail locations or 'micro markets' are not subjected to onerous licensing and inspection regulations that are intended for restaurants and establishments that prepare food on site."

NAMA cited the leadership of the Tennessee Automatic Merchandising Association, state lawmakers and Governor Bill Lee for ensuring that operators in Tennessee have the clarity they need to meet consumers' needs without unnecessary and costly regulation.