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MS HB1096

MS HB1096
Alcoholic beverages; remove DOR from being wholesale distributor, authorize issuance of wine distributor permits.


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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Department Of Revenue From Being A Wholesale Distributor Of Wine Within This State; To Create A New Section To Be Codified As 67-1-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Holder Of A Wine Distributor Permit To Distribute Wine Throughout This State To Properly Permitted Retailers For Resale Subject To The Provisions Of The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide For The Issuance Of A Wine Distributor Permit; To Require The Holder Of A Wine Distributor Permit To File Reports With The Department Of Revenue Covering Sales Of Wine And Keep Certain Records; To Provide For The Annual Renewal Of A Wine Distributor Permit; To Amend Sections 67-1-43, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-77, 67-1-79 And 27-71-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 27-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Levy A Tax Upon The Sale Of Wine Through A Wine Distributor And Wine Manufactured At Native Wineries; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill removes the Department of Revenue from being a wholesale distributor of wine within the state and authorizes the issuance of wine distributor permits. The bill establishes new requirements and regulations for wine distribution, including requiring retailers to purchase wine from authorized distributors or wholesalers, requiring distributors to file monthly sales reports, and imposing an excise tax and additional privilege tax on the wholesale sale of wine. The bill also makes various other conforming amendments to the existing alcoholic beverage control laws.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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