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MS HB330

MS HB330
Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of.


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 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 In Favor Of The Legal Manufacture, Sale, Distribution And Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages, Except In Counties That Vote To Institute Prohibition After Holding An Election On The Matter; To Amend Sections 67-1-5, 67-1-7, 67-1-9, 67-1-15, 67-1-16, 67-1-17, 67-1-37, 67-1-51, 67-1-57, 67-1-85, 67-1-91, 67-1-101, 67-9-1, 27-71-15, 27-71-31 And 97-31-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Sections 67-1-11, 67-1-13 And 67-1-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto And To Revise How Often A County Or Municipality May Hold An Election On The Question Of Institution Prohibition; To Bring Forward Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-65 And 67-1-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Certain Sections Of The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 67-3-5, 67-3-7, 67-3-9, 67-3-13 And 67-3-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Certain Sections Regulating The Manufacture, Sale, Transportation And Distribution Of Light Wine, Light Spirit Product And Beer, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 57-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Tourism Project Sales Tax Incentive Program, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill renounces prohibition as the policy of the state in favor of the legal manufacture, sale, distribution, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, except in counties that vote to institute prohibition after holding an election on the matter. The bill amends various sections of the Mississippi Code to conform to this policy change, including provisions related to the classification of alcoholic beverages, the process for counties and municipalities to hold elections on prohibition, the regulation of the alcohol industry, and the enforcement of alcohol laws. The bill also brings forward several existing sections of the code related to the sale and transportation of light wines, light spirit products, and beer. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

Taxonomy

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Beverage Industry Regulation

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