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MS SB2323

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail food establishments using cost-plus pricing formulas on grocery items must publicly post notice of the surcharge amount at each store entrance and on the front sidewalk within 15 feet of each entrance
  • Cost-plus pricing formula is defined as marking items at cost and adding a separate surcharge on top of that cost
  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to one year in county jail, or both
  • Violations also constitute an unlawful trade practice under Mississippi law (Section 75-24-5), subjecting violators to additional remedies and penalties
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Grocery items; prohibit cost-plus pricing without public notice.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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