Bill > SB2581

This bill amends Mississippi's alcohol sales regulations to allow local jurisdictions that are "wet" (meaning they permit alcohol sales) to authorize package retailers to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays through a local ordinance. Currently, package retailers are prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages on Sundays, but this bill would give local authorities the discretion to permit such sales. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no package retailer would be required to sell alcohol on Sundays and can choose to maintain their existing Monday through Saturday operations. The change would apply to counties, municipalities, tribes, and other political subdivisions that have already opted into allowing alcohol sales. The bill includes penalties for violations, which can include fines up to $500, up to six months in county jail, and potential permit revocation. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local jurisdictions time to consider and potentially implement the new option for Sunday alcohol sales.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2581.xml