MS SB2821

Defines "retail food store" as a retail establishment open to the public deriving at least 20% of sales from unprepared food and having at least 10,000 square feet of retail floor space.

Authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue "retail food store wine only retailer's permits" allowing holders to sell wine in original sealed and unopened packages not for on-premises consumption, effective July 1, 2017.

Prohibits issuance of retail food store wine permits within 500 feet of existing package retailer's permits prior to July 1, 2017.

Permits package retailer's permit holders to sell other products and merchandise (except beer) provided at least 50% of licensed premises revenue derives from alcoholic beverage sales in sealed packages.

Increases the maximum number of package retailer's permits one person can own or control from one to six permits.

Establishes an annual privilege license tax of $900 per location for retail food store wine only retailer's permits.