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MS SB2915
MS SB2915Alcoholic beverages; revise provisions concerning native wine retailer's permits and festival permits.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Holder Of A Native Wine Retailer's Permit To Make Retail Sales Of Native Wines At Any Tasting Room Locations Within The Same County As The Native Winery, To Have One Permanent Satellite Tasting Room Sales Location In Any Other Location In The State That Otherwise Allows The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, And, When Selling To Consumers For On-premises Consumption, To Sell Alcoholic Beverages Produced By Other Suppliers; To Remove The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date Of The Exception For Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Permit To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations surrounding the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Mississippi, particularly concerning native wines and festival permits. It allows holders of a "Native Wine Retailer's Permit" to sell native wines at tasting rooms within the same county as their winery, and to establish one permanent satellite tasting room in any location where alcohol sales are permitted. Additionally, these retailers can now sell alcoholic beverages from other suppliers for on-premises consumption. The bill also removes the expiration date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue "Festival Permits," which are temporary permits for events with multiple vendors, and clarifies that distillers, wine manufacturers, and other producers can have a financial interest in these festival permits. Finally, it removes the repeal date for the annual privilege license tax associated with festival permits, ensuring these provisions remain in effect permanently.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2915.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2900-2999/SB2915PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 (Cmte Sub) | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2915_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2900-2999/SB2915CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2900-2999/SB2915IN.htm |
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