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MS HB1107

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Greg Snowden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Brings forward Mississippi Code sections 97-31-21, 97-31-27, 97-31-47, and 97-31-49 for possible amendment.
  • Section 97-31-21 prohibits manufacturing or distilling intoxicating liquor, with penalties of 1-3 years imprisonment for first offense and 5-10 years for subsequent offenses; exempts home wine production from grapes or berries.
  • Section 97-31-27 prohibits selling, bartering, or possessing unlawful liquor with penalties ranging from $100-$500 fine and 1 week to 3 months jail for first offense, up to 1-5 years in State Penitentiary for third offense.
  • Section 97-31-47 prohibits transportation of intoxicating liquors into, within, or out of Mississippi except as authorized by law.
  • Section 97-31-49 prohibits soliciting or taking orders for prohibited liquors, whether by person, letter, or other written matter, regardless of delivery location or payment status.

Legislative Description

Unlawful alcohol; bring forward certain sections of law relating to for purposes of possible amendment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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