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MS HB1315

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 67-1-5 of the Mississippi Code to define "bridal boutique" as an establishment within a municipality or qualified resort area that sells wedding gowns and bridal accessories, with at least 75% of sales dedicated to these products.

  • Amends Section 67-1-51 to include bridal boutiques among establishments eligible to obtain a merchant permit under the local option alcoholic beverage control law.

  • Authorizes bridal boutique merchant permit holders to serve complimentary wine by the glass, including native wine, and complimentary champagne by the glass to patrons.

  • Requires bridal boutique merchant permit holders to obtain all wine and champagne from holders of package retailer permits.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; include bridal boutiques within establishments eligible for a merchant permit.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2017
Ways and Means1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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