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MS SB2435
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows holders of Class 1 manufacturer's permits (distilleries/rectifiers) to obtain a distillery retailer's permit authorizing on-premises sales of alcoholic beverages to consumers at the distillery location.
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Permits distillery retailers selling for on-premises consumption to add other beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to their manufactured products so long as foreign alcoholic beverage components do not exceed 20% of the total volume.
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Establishes two privilege license tax tiers for Class 1 manufacturer's permits based on annual production volume: $4,500 for producers with 5,000+ gallons annually and $2,800 for producers under 5,000 gallons.
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Authorizes the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules allowing retailers to pick up alcoholic beverages on-site at the manufacturer's location instead of requiring shipment from the department's warehouse.
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Removes the previous provision allowing reduced tax rates ($10 per 10,000 gallons) for small distillers using Mississippi-sourced ingredients and limited still capacity.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages; revise various provisions relating to distilleries.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/16/2021