MS SB2218

Prohibits third-party delivery services from advertising, promoting, or using a restaurant's menu, logo, or intellectual property on their platform without a written agreement with the restaurant owner.

Defines key terms including "restaurant" (entity with food permit from Mississippi Department of Health), "third-party delivery service" (licensed company providing delivery services), and "third-party delivery platform" (online ordering system accessible via websites and mobile apps).

Allows restaurants to bring civil action against third-party delivery services that violate the act, with courts authorized to impose penalties up to $2,500 or the restaurant's actual damages, whichever is greater.

Prohibits indemnity clauses in agreements between restaurants and third-party delivery services.

Effective July 1, 2023.