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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "grocery Store"; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Issue Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits That Authorize The Holder Thereof To Sell Wine At Retail At A Grocery Store In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least 50% Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In More Than Six Package Retailer's Permits; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The License Tax Required For Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-75, 67-1-83 And 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends Mississippi law to allow grocery stores to sell wine. It defines a "grocery store" as a physical establishment with an inventory of human-consumable items located in an area where alcohol sales are permitted. The bill authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue "grocery store wine-only retailer's permits" allowing these stores to sell wine in original, sealed, unopened packages for off-premises consumption. It also modifies existing "package retailer's permits" to allow the sale of other merchandise besides beer, provided at least 50% of the store's revenue comes from the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in sealed packages. Additionally, the bill increases the number of package retailer's permits an individual can own or control from one to six and establishes a $900 annual license tax for these new grocery store wine permits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2916.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2900-2999/SB2916IN.htm |
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