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MS SB2278

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons domiciled outside Mississippi with valid state licenses to ship wines directly to package retailers and on-premises retailers without routing through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, provided all taxes, fees, and markups are paid in advance.

  • Requires a person 21 years of age or older to sign for wine shipments and mandates shipping containers be labeled with "CONTAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES--ADULT (21 OR OLDER) SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY."

  • Mandates all wine shipments into Mississippi be made by a duly licensed carrier and applies all existing taxes, fees, and surcharges on wine sales to direct shipments.

  • Makes violation of these provisions a misdemeanor, with each shipment constituting a separate offense.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; allow direct shipment of wines to package retailers and on-premises retailers.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/19/2018
Tourism1/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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