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MS HB622
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Allows holders of Class 1 or Class 2 manufacturer's permits, or out-of-state wine/distilled spirits manufacturers, to obtain a direct shipper's permit and sell wine and/or distilled spirits directly to Mississippi residents without going through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
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Imposes a 15.5% sales tax on direct shipper sales, with proceeds deposited to the General Fund except for an amount equivalent to 3% which goes to the Mental Health Programs Fund.
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Limits direct shippers to selling maximum 1,500 nine-liter cases (13,500 liters) annually per shipper, and restricts individual households to receiving maximum 9 nine-liter cases of wine and 9 nine-liter cases of distilled spirits per calendar year.
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Requires direct shippers to label containers with age verification warnings, maintain shipment records for 3 years, and verify recipients are age 21+; prohibits shipping to dry areas, schools, or non-residential addresses.
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Authorizes wine and distilled spirits fulfillment provider permits for third-party logistics services and increases the number of package retailer's permits a person may own from one to two.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages; allow direct sales and shipments of certain and revise certain provisions regarding package retailer's permits.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025