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MS SB2916
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a new "grocery store wine-only retailer's permit" allowing wine sales in original sealed packages at grocery stores, not for on-premises consumption.
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Defines "grocery store" as a retail establishment deriving at least 50% of revenue from the sale of food products for home preparation and consumption.
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Modifies package retailer's permit requirements to allow sale of other products and merchandise (except beer), provided at least 50% of revenue comes from alcoholic beverage sales.
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Removes the restriction limiting ownership to no more than six package retailer's permits, allowing a person to own or control interests in more than six permits.
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Sets the annual license tax for grocery store wine-only retailer's permits at $900.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026