Mississippi 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 815 — Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of "qualified resort area" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

Last action — Tabled

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

57 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 815 has been updated from its previous form. The primary change involves a shift in designation from "H. B. No. 815 *HR26/R1293*" to "H. B. No. 815 *HR26/R1293CS*." This matters because it indicates that the bill has gone through a committee process and may reflect revisions or new provisions that were discussed during those sessions, potentially impacting its overall content and effectiveness.

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815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 1 (BS\KW) (b) "Alcohol" means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whatever the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 1 (BS\KW) (b) "Alcohol" means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whatever the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 2(BS\KW) (i) "State Tax Commission," "commission" or "department" means the Department of Revenue of the State of Mississippi, which shall create a division in its organization to be known as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 2(BS\KW) (i) "State Tax Commission," "commission" or "department" means the Department of Revenue of the State of Mississippi, which shall create a division in its organization to be known as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 3(BS\KW) the definition of "bed and breakfast inn" as provided in this section.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 3(BS\KW) the definition of "bed and breakfast inn" as provided in this section.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 4(BS\KW) the operation of the business, including any kitchen area, bar area, storage area and office space, but excluding any area for parking.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 4(BS\KW) the operation of the business, including any kitchen area, bar area, storage area and office space, but excluding any area for parking.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 5(BS\KW) committee, or similar governing body chosen by the members at a regular meeting held at some periodic interval;
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 5(BS\KW) committee, or similar governing body chosen by the members at a regular meeting held at some periodic interval;
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 6(BS\KW) attractions, or because of other attributes which regularly and customarily appeal to and attract tourists, vacationists and other transients in substantial numbers;
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 6(BS\KW) attractions, or because of other attributes which regularly and customarily appeal to and attract tourists, vacationists and other transients in substantial numbers;
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 7(BS\KW) declaration may only be initiated in a written request for resort area status made to the department by the Executive Director of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and no permit for the sale of any alcoholic beverage, as defined in this article, except an on-premises retailer's permit, shall be issued for a hotel, restaurant or bed and breakfast inn in such park.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 7(BS\KW) declaration may only be initiated in a written request for resort area status made to the department by the Executive Director of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and no permit for the sale of any alcoholic beverage, as defined in this article, except an on-premises retailer's permit, shall be issued for a hotel, restaurant or bed and breakfast inn in such park.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 8(BS\KW) 4.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 8(BS\KW) 4.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 9(BS\KW) B.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 9(BS\KW) B.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 10(BS\KW) facility, and has accommodations for at least fifty (50) overnight guests;
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 10(BS\KW) facility, and has accommodations for at least fifty (50) overnight guests;
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 11(BS\KW) c.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 11(BS\KW) c.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 12(BS\KW) acres with one or more planned residential developments collectively planned to include at least two hundred (200) residential units when completed, and also including a facility that consists of at least four thousand (4,000) square feet that is not part of such land but is located adjacent to or in close proximity thereto, and which land is located:
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 12(BS\KW) acres with one or more planned residential developments collectively planned to include at least two hundred (200) residential units when completed, and also including a facility that consists of at least four thousand (4,000) square feet that is not part of such land but is located adjacent to or in close proximity thereto, and which land is located:
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 13(BS\KW) 16.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 13(BS\KW) 16.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 14(BS\KW) 2020, then that qualified resort area shall be incorporated into the qualified resort area created by this item 18;
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 14(BS\KW) 2020, then that qualified resort area shall be incorporated into the qualified resort area created by this item 18;
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 15(BS\KW) Highway 9 and located in a county that is partially bordered on one (1) side by the Big Black River;
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 15(BS\KW) Highway 9 and located in a county that is partially bordered on one (1) side by the Big Black River;
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 16(BS\KW) 27.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 16(BS\KW) 27.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 17(BS\KW) acres, located in a municipality which is the seat of county government, situated south of Interstate 10, traversed by U.S.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 17(BS\KW) acres, located in a municipality which is the seat of county government, situated south of Interstate 10, traversed by U.S.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 18(BS\KW) ALSO, The Northeast 38 acres of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 4 East, Union County, Mississippi.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 18(BS\KW) ALSO, The Northeast 38 acres of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 4 East, Union County, Mississippi.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 19(BS\KW) point at the intersection of King Street and E.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 19(BS\KW) point at the intersection of King Street and E.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 20(BS\KW) 43.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 20(BS\KW) 43.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 21(BS\KW) said Oil Mill Road 194 feet to center of driveway running southwest from said Oil Mill Road to U.S.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 21(BS\KW) said Oil Mill Road 194 feet to center of driveway running southwest from said Oil Mill Road to U.S.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 22(BS\KW) 47.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 22(BS\KW) 47.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 23(BS\KW) The governing authorities of a municipality described, in whole or in part, in item 6, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46 * * *, 48 or 51 of this paragraph (o)(iii) may by ordinance, with respect to the qualified resort area described in the same item:
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 23(BS\KW) The governing authorities of a municipality described, in whole or in part, in item 6, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46 * * *, 48 or 51 of this paragraph (o)(iii) may by ordinance, with respect to the qualified resort area described in the same item:
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 24(BS\KW) (q) "Native winery" means any place or establishment within the State of Mississippi where native wine is produced, in whole or in part, for sale.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 24(BS\KW) (q) "Native winery" means any place or establishment within the State of Mississippi where native wine is produced, in whole or in part, for sale.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 25(BS\KW) business of allowing patrons to view and/or purchase paintings and other creative artwork.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 25(BS\KW) business of allowing patrons to view and/or purchase paintings and other creative artwork.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 PAGE 26(BS\KW) the finished product by volume shall have been obtained from distillation of fermented grain, starch, molasses or sugar grown and produced in Mississippi.
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS PAGE 26(BS\KW) the finished product by volume shall have been obtained from distillation of fermented grain, starch, molasses or sugar grown and produced in Mississippi.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023.
815 *HR26/R1293* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293 ST:
815 *HR26/R1293CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/HR26/R1293CS ST:
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Action History

  1. Tabled

  2. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  3. Referred To Ways and Means

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Who sponsors HB 815?
HB 815 is sponsored by Lancaster and Sam Creekmore IV (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 815?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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