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MS HB1176

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes direct shipper's permits allowing wine manufacturers (in-state Class 2 permit holders or out-of-state licensed producers) to sell and ship wine directly to Mississippi residents without going through the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, with annual $100 privilege tax.

  • Limits direct shippers to maximum 72 cases per calendar year per customer address and prohibits shipping to dry areas, schools, or shipping any beverages other than wine.

  • Creates wine fulfillment provider permits ($500 annual fee plus $100 per additional location) for third-party logistics companies to warehouse, package, and ship wine on behalf of direct shippers.

  • Imposes 15% sales tax on direct shipper wine sales with quarterly reporting requirements; portion of tax equal to 3% markup revenue goes to Mental Health Programs Fund.

  • Requires all wine shipments to be signed by person age 21+, allows only personal consumption (no resale), and mandates compliance labels; violations subject to permit suspension or revocation.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; allowed direct sales and shipments of wine to be made to residents in this state.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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