Alcoholic beverage pricing; prevent discrimination against distributors and wholesalers.
What changed between versions
Added requirement that all alcoholic beverages sold in Mississippi must have informative labeling and provide standards for fill and container shapes, with containers not containing less than 50 milliliters by liquid measure.
Added authority to permit advertising of retail prices of alcoholic beverages, which was not included in the original version.
Added prohibition on issuing package retailer's or on-premises retailer's permits for sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus of any public school, community college, or university.
Added requirement to designate specific hours and days when alcoholic beverages may be sold in different localities in the state.
Added restrictions on issuing retail permits for premises located near or around schools, colleges, universities, churches, and other public institutions, specifying distance requirements within which no such permits shall be issued.
Changed the effective date from an indefinite future date to July 1, 2025, with the act to be repealed on June 30, 2025, creating a one-year temporary provision.
Added authority for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to call upon other state departments, police departments, and prosecuting officers for information and assistance in performing duties.
Added authority to inspect premises where alcoholic liquors are manufactured, stored, distributed, or sold, and to examine all books and records pertaining to the business.
Added authority to investigate the administration of laws in relation to alcoholic liquors in other states and foreign countries and recommend amendments to the Legislature.
Added requirement that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall not issue any permit which would conflict with any zoning ordinance legally adopted by municipal governing authorities or county board of supervisors.