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MS HB1087
MS HB1087Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of the state regarding prohibition of possession of.
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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Passed
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RENOUNCE PROHIBITION AS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE AS TO THE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 67-1-7, 67-1-9, 67-1-11, 67-1-14 AND 67-1-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; TO AMEND SECTIONS 67-3-7, 67-3-11 AND 67-3-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE POSSESSION OF BEER, LIGHT SPIRIT PRODUCT AND LIGHT WINE THROUGHOUT THE STATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill renounces prohibition as the policy of the state regarding the possession of alcoholic beverages. It amends various sections of Mississippi law to authorize the possession of beer, light spirit product, and light wine throughout the state, while maintaining restrictions on the sale and distribution of these products. The bill also makes conforming changes to provisions related to local option elections, manufacturer's and retailer's permits, and the transportation and possession of alcoholic beverages.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/30/2020)
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