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MS SB2497
Bill
Status
4/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Gollott
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AI Summary
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Allows any municipality with a population of at least 5,000 according to the latest federal census located in a county that voted against repealing the dry law to hold a local option election on whether to permit or prohibit alcoholic beverage sales.
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Extends the same election authority to any county seat municipality located in a county that voted against repealing the dry law, regardless of population size.
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Permits municipalities that have voted to legalize alcoholic beverages after this act's effective date to restrict sales exclusively to on-premises retailer's permit holders by ordinance.
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Requires the State Attorney General to submit the act to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Takes effect upon approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Legislative Description
Local option law; allow any city of 5,000 or more in certain counties to vote on whether to come out from under the dry law.
Last Action
Due From Governor 04/23/12
4/17/2012