MS HB330

Changes Mississippi's default policy from prohibition to legalization of alcoholic beverages effective January 1, 2025, allowing counties to opt into prohibition through local elections instead of the current system where counties must vote to legalize.

Establishes a four-year waiting period between local option elections on prohibition (increased from two years), requiring petitions signed by at least 20% or 1,500 qualified electors, whichever is lesser.

Permits native wine and native spirit producers to continue operating and renewing permits even in counties that institute prohibition, with possession of these products allowed subject to regulatory restrictions.

Modifies qualified resort area definitions and removes requirements for elections on resort area designations after December 31, 2024, allowing certain designated facilities to operate regardless of county prohibition status.

Updates references throughout Title 67 and related statutes from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" and modifies language regarding dry/wet law terminology to reflect the inverted legal framework.