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MS HB192

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows transport of legally purchased unopened bottles or containers of alcoholic beverages on state or federal highways through dry counties, amending Section 67-1-9.

  • Permits transport of legally purchased light wine and beer in unopened containers on state or federal highways through dry counties, with exceptions for retailers who must have invoices from authorized wholesalers or distributors, amending Sections 67-3-7 and 67-3-13.

  • Exempts transported beverages from unlawful possession laws that apply to dry counties, provided containers remain unopened and transport occurs on state or federal highways.

  • Changes references from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" in Section 67-1-9.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages, beer and light wine; make lawful to transport unopened on state and federal highways in dry areas.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/9/2018
Ways and Means1/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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