MS HB510

Adds "great bodily injury" definition to Section 97-5-49, Mississippi Code of 1972, defined as mutilation, disfigurement, permanent disability or destruction of tongue, eye, lips, nose or other limb, organ or member.

Prohibits adults who own or lease private residences or premises from knowingly allowing parties where minors obtain, possess or consume alcoholic beverages, light wine or beer.

Violations constitute misdemeanors punishable by a fine of $1,000 or county jail time of up to 6 months, or both.

Violations that result in great bodily injury to the minor or another person constitute felonies punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 or Department of Corrections imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.

Exempts legally protected religious activities, family member gatherings, and activities meeting exemptions in Section 67-3-54; takes effect July 1, 2017.