Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB670: Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits a person may own.
Status: Failed, March 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PACKAGE RETAILER'S PERMITS THAT MAY BE OWNED BY A PERSON OR IN WHICH A PERSON MAY HAVE A CONTROLLING INTEREST FROM ONE TO TWO UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend section 67-1-51, mississippi code of 1972, to increase the number of package retailer's permits that may be owned by a person or in which a person may have a controlling interest from one to two under certain conditions; and for related purposes.
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PACKAGE RETAILER'S PERMITS THAT MAY BE OWNED BY A PERSON OR IN WHICH A PERSON MAY HAVE A CONTROLLING INTEREST FROM ONE TO TWO UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 67-1-51. (1) Permits which may be issued by the department shall be as follows: (a) Manufacturer's permit. A manufacturer's permit shall permit the manufacture, importation in bulk, bottling and storage of alcoholic liquor and its distribution and sale to manufacturers holding permits under this article in this state and to persons outside the state who are authorized by law to purchase the same, and to sell as provided by this article. Manufacturer's permits shall be of the following classes: Class 1. Distiller's and/or rectifier's permit, which shall authorize the holder thereof to operate a distillery for the *HR43/R283* H. B. No. 670 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R283 PAGE 1 (ELS\KP) production of distilled spirits by distillation or redistillation and/or to operate a rectifying plant for the purifying, refining, mixing, blending, flavoring or reducing in proof of distilled spirits and alcohol. Class 2. Wine manufacturer's permit, which shall authorize the holder thereof …
Sponsors
- Powell, Brent (R, 59) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Finance
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To State Affairs
Votes
- Passed (February 10, 2026): 70 yea, 38 nay, passed
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Common questions
- What is HB670?
- HB670 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits a person may own.
- What does HB670 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend section 67-1-51, mississippi code of 1972, to increase the number of package retailer's permits that may be owned by a person or in which a person may have a controlling interest from one to two under certain conditions; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB670?
- Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB670?
- Powell, Brent (R, 59).
- Where is the official record for HB670?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0670.xml
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