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MS SB2323
Bill
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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