HB674Introduced in the House
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at grocery stores.
Introduced by Brent Powell, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "grocery Store" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Issue Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits That Authorize The Holder Thereof To Sell Wine At Retail At A Grocery Store In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least 50% Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Revise The Type Of Permits For Which Certain Temporary Permits May Be Issued; To Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In No More Than Six Package Retailer's Permits; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The License Tax Required For Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-75, 67-1-83 And 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died On Calendar
February 12, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To State Affairs
Title Suff Do Pass
Read the Third Time
Died On Calendar
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