Guys,
I finally got the nerve to contact my two state representatives here in Tennessee to start the process of getting TN code changed to allow collecting vintage gaming devices.
Attached is a cover letter I sent to both guys talking about why the code needs changed and a suggested change for the code.
A few of my arguments for changing the code are:
1. It allows local antique stores to display and sell vintage gaming machines without the fear of getting their machines taken from them. Income from sales tax.
2. It opens the door for coin-op auctions to take place here in TN. Income from sales tax.
3. It opens the door for a coin-op show, like Chicagoland, to start in TN. Income from sales tax.
4. It makes TN a much more desirable state to live in if you are a vintage gaming machine collector.
I'm going to need a lot of help from everyone here on this forum.
I would like for everyone to contact my two state representatives and express why reason(s) 1, 2, 3 or 4 would help you or persuade you to do business in TN.
Here are their email addresses:
State Representative Pat Marsh: rep.pat.marsh@capitol.tn.gov
State Senator Shane Reeves: sen.shane.reeves@capitol.tn.gov
If there is ANYONE out there that has any knowledge about getting state code changed and has advice, PLEASE contact me. I'm a fish out of the water on all of this stuff.
Rick