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MS SB2805

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes mandatory permit revocation to discretionary for alcohol permit holders who sell to visibly intoxicated persons, habitual drinkers, or habitual drug users
  • Replaces "shall immediately revoke" with "may immediately revoke," giving the Department of Revenue flexibility in enforcement decisions
  • Updates terminology throughout the statute to replace "commission" with "department" and clarify that prohibitions apply to permittees and their employees or agents
  • Maintains existing criminal penalties of up to $500 fine and/or up to 6 months in county jail for violations
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; remove provision requiring DOR to immediately revoke permit for certain unlawful sales.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2021
Finance1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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