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MS SB2173

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joel Carter

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 67-1-83 of Mississippi Code to permit package retail alcohol sales on Sundays by removing the prohibition on Sunday sales.

  • Maintains existing restrictions on package retail sales hours (10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and prohibition on Christmas Day sales.

  • Continues prohibitions on selling alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons, habitual substance users, and individuals under interdiction orders from the department.

  • Penalties for violations remain a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $500, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both, with automatic permit revocation.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; allow package retail sales on Sundays.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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