MS HB1288

Expands the definition of "qualified resort area" under Mississippi's alcoholic beverage control law to include any municipality with a population of not more than 250 according to the most recent federal decennial census that is located in a county traversed by both Interstate 55 and Interstate 20 and in a judicial district that has not voted to come out from under the dry law.

Brings forward Section 67-1-16 of the Mississippi Code for possible amendment, which establishes election procedures requiring a petition from at least 20% of qualified voters and a majority vote before certain qualified resort areas can be designated in municipalities.

Effective date is July 1, 2020.