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MS SB2345

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 67-1-85, Mississippi Code of 1972, to remove the prohibition on alcoholic beverage advertisements originating in municipalities, counties, or judicial districts that have not legalized alcohol sales.

  • Retains the lawfulness of advertising alcoholic beverages through signs, billboards, displays, and media in areas that have legalized sales.

  • Maintains the restriction on advertising alcoholic beverages during or within five minutes before or after television broadcasts primarily intended for children.

  • Preserves the requirement that package retailer permit holders display their ABC Permit Number on business signs.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; remove provision that prohibits advertisements from originating in a dry area.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/21/2017
Tourism1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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