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Senate rejects bill to allow direct-to-consumer wine shipments, 25-21
Summary
The Mississippi Senate debated a bill to permit out-of-state wine manufacturers to ship directly to state residents. After amendments narrowing eligibility and setting limits, the measure failed on a roll-call vote, 25-21.
The Mississippi Senate on deadline day debated and then rejected legislation to allow direct shipment of wine to state residents, a bill proponents said would let manufacturers ship products not carried in local package stores.
Senator Mark England, sponsor of the bill, told colleagues, “This is a bill that allows a direct shipment of wine to consumers in Mississippi,” and described requirements in his amendment that would limit direct shippers to wine manufacturers, require a state permit, require 21-and-older signature delivery and quarterly reporting to the Department of Revenue.
The bill drew extended floor debate over who would qualify to ship, how many cases a resident could receive annually, and whether the policy would harm local package stores. England said the strike-all amendment set a…
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