MS SB2851

Allows persons to bring alcoholic beverages into on-premises retail establishments located in qualified resort areas created under Section 67-1-5(o)(iii)(18), and to possess, store, and consume those beverages on the premises.

Removes the wine fulfillment provider's permit and instead allows fulfillment providers to obtain a direct wine shipper's permit to ship wine on behalf of wine manufacturers.

Changes the penalty for violations of direct wine shipment laws from criminal misdemeanor charges to civil penalties not exceeding $1,000.00 per violation.

Expands craft spirit producer and retailer permits by creating a Class 5 manufacturer's permit for craft spirit producers and a corresponding craft spirit retailer's permit with sales authorization at distillery locations and tasting rooms within five miles.

Extends the Festival Wine Permit authority to native spirit producers, craft spirit producers, and distilled spirit manufacturers, and increases the permit duration from two (2) to three (3) consecutive days.