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MS HB1423
Bill
Status
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Smith
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AI Summary
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Allows the Department of Revenue to dispose of seized alcoholic beverages, beer, light wine, or raw materials without a hearing if the owner is convicted of possessing alcohol in a prohibited location or violating underage possession laws.
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Requires the Department of Revenue to provide notice and hearing opportunity before disposing of seized alcohol in all other cases, unless no hearing is requested by the deadline.
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Expands the Department of Revenue's enforcement authority to include all crimes under Chapter 3 of Title 67 and Section 97-5-49, rather than being limited to specific sections.
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Maintains existing procedures for selling seized alcoholic beverages to authorized retailers or to the highest bidder, or destroying them.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Department of Revenue; revise disposal of seized alcohol if possessor is convicted of illegal possession and expand enforcement.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/22/2016