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MS SB2207

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the additional state privilege license tax of $225.00 on alcoholic beverage permit purchases exceeding $5,000.00 for on-premises retailers, clubs, temporary permits, caterers, special service permits, merchants, and event venue retailers.

  • Maintains the additional license tax of $225.00-$250.00 on purchases exceeding $5,000.00 that is collected by the Department of Revenue and paid to municipalities or counties where the licensee is located.

  • Allows unused fractions of $5,000.00 purchase thresholds to carry over to renewal permits without triggering additional tax liability until the combined total is exceeded.

  • Applies retroactively to July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverage license tax; eliminate portion retained by the state while maintaining portion paid to local governments.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2015
Tourism1/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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