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MS HB1088

MS HB1088
Alcoholic beverages; allow individuals to purchase wine from a winery and have the wine shipped to a package retailer in this state.


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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
Passed
06/23/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Individual May Purchase Wine From A Winery And Have The Wine Purchased Shipped Into This State So Long As It Is Shipped To A Package Retailer Permittee In This State; To Provide That The Package Retailer Permittee Shall Pay To The Department Of Revenue All Taxes, Fees And Surcharges On The Wine That Are Imposed Upon The Sale Of Wine Shipped By The Department; To Amend Sections 67-1-43, 67-1-45 And 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals to purchase wine from a winery and have it shipped to a package retailer in Mississippi. The package retailer must pay all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges to the Department of Revenue on the wine. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws to allow for this new wine shipping provision. The purpose is to expand commerce in alcoholic beverages while maintaining the state's three-tier regulatory system on the sale and distribution of alcohol.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 06/30/2020)

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