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Senate approves limited direct shipment of certain wines, credits state with 15.5% tax
Summary
The Senate passed a bill allowing direct shipment of wines that are not available in Mississippi or are subject to limited allocation, with those wines to be taxed at 15.5%; the vote was 24–14.
The Senate voted to reinstate and pass legislation permitting direct shipment of certain out-of-state wines that are not otherwise available through in-state distributors or are subject to limited allocations, with the state to collect a 15.5% tax on those sales. The measure passed on a roll call vote, 24–14.
Senator England, who explained the motion to reconsider and the amendments, said the change applies only to wines "that are not available in the state of Mississippi" or…
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