MS HB1132

Amends Section 67-1-5 of the Mississippi Code to revise the definition of "qualified resort area" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to include specific facilities such as state park golf course clubhouses, game reserves with restricted access, and facilities on federal recreational property.

Authorizes municipalities meeting specific criteria (population over 10,000 in Pearl River-bordered counties without Interstate 20 traversal) to specify by ordinance the hours of operation for alcoholic beverage sales facilities, the minimum percentage of revenue required from food service versus beverage sales, and designated locations for such facilities.

Expands the definition of "qualified resort area" to include event facilities on at least 30 contiguous acres with 6,000+ square feet of heated space, golf courses on 125+ acres with 8,000+ square feet of facilities, and waterfront event facilities used for culinary arts or outdoor recreation courses.

Clarifies that the status of municipalities, districts, clubhouses, and facilities listed as qualified resort areas does not require department declaration.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.