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MS HB558

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of package retailer's permits one person may own from one to two under specific conditions, effective July 1, 2025.

  • Permits a second package retailer's permit if the additional premises is located in a municipality with a population of at least 35,000 and is in a different municipality than the original permit, OR is located at least 75 miles from the person's other permitted location.

  • Allows holders of package retailer's permits issued before July 1, 2024, to own a second permit if the new premises has a minimum capital investment of $20,000,000 as part of a major retail development project in one of Mississippi's three southernmost counties and is at least 100 miles from their existing permit location.

  • Maintains existing restrictions on spouse, relatives, and household members owning additional package retailer's permits without the permittee's ownership.

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits a person may own.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2025
State Affairs1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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