MS SB2596

Increases penalties for selling alcoholic beverages to minors under 21 from $500-$1,000 (first offense) to $500-$1,000 (first offense) and $1,000-$2,000 or up to 1 year imprisonment (second offense), while removing automatic permit revocation on second conviction.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Revenue to impose administrative penalties on alcohol permittees for violations on their premises: suspension up to 1 week (first offense), up to 2 weeks (second offense within 12 months), up to 3 weeks or revocation (third offense), and revocation (fourth or subsequent offense within 12 months).

Creates new penalties for selling alternative nicotine products to minors under 21 within 1,500 feet of schools ($500-$1,500 fines plus up to 20-50 hours community service) and within 1,000 feet of churches, parks, ballparks, gyms, youth centers or movie theaters (treble penalties).

Raises the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and alternative nicotine products from 18 to 21 years old and establishes fines ranging from $250-$1,000 for violations, with structured penalties for minors including community service requirements.

Establishes statewide uniformity for laws governing the sale, promotion and distribution of alternative nicotine products, tobacco and tobacco products by superseding local ordinances and regulations.