MS HB889

Amends Mississippi Code Section 67-3-9 to allow cities and towns with a population of at least 1,000 (according to the latest federal decennial census) located in counties with no city or town exceeding 2,500 population to hold elections on beer and light wine sales.

Elections require a petition signed by 20% of qualified voters and may be held no more frequently than once every five years.

Thirty days' notice must be provided to qualified electors before the election, with ballots allowing voters to choose for or against permitting sales of beer (up to 8% alcohol by weight) and light wine (up to 5% alcohol by weight).

If a majority votes in favor, the city or town council must pass an order permitting the legal sale; if a majority votes against, an order prohibiting sales must be passed.

Takes effect upon passage.