§ 67-5-13. Annual privilege license tax on producers; excise tax on cases sold by producers
Upon every producer holding a permit for the production of native wine, there is levied and imposed for each location for the privilege of engaging and continuing in this state in the production of native wine an annual privilege license tax in an amount equal to Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each ten thousand (10,000) gallons, […]
§ 67-7-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act.”
§ 67-7-3. Purpose
The legislative purpose of this chapter is to provide a structure for the business relations between a wholesaler and a supplier of light wine or beer. Regulation in this area is considered necessary for the following reasons: To maintain stability and healthy competition in the light wine and beer industry in this state. To promote […]
§ 67-7-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases, or the plural thereof, whenever they appear in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section. “Agreement” means any agreement between a wholesaler and a supplier, whether oral or written, whereby a wholesaler is granted […]
§ 67-7-7. Prohibited acts; suppliers
A supplier shall not do the following: Fail to provide each wholesaler of the supplier’s brand or brands with a written agreement which contains in total the supplier’s agreement with each wholesaler, and designates a specific sales territory. Any agreement which is in existence on April 7, 1995 shall be renewed consistent with this chapter, […]
§ 67-5-3. Legislative declaration of intent
The Legislature of the State of Mississippi, recognizes, by the passage of this chapter, the vital contribution of the agricultural industry to the economy of this state, and declares that the intent of this chapter is to enhance and expand such industry by authorizing and encouraging the domestic production of native wines from grapes, berries, […]
§ 67-5-5. Definitions; qualification period
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the definitions ascribed herein, unless the context otherwise requires: “Native wine” shall mean any product, produced in Mississippi for sale, having an alcohol content not to exceed twenty-one percent (21%) by weight and made in accordance with revenue laws of the United States, […]
§ 67-5-7. Production and sale of native wine legalized
Hereafter, it shall be lawful to produce native wine in the State of Mississippi including the production of non-alcoholic native wines and juices to be used for sacramental purposes, and to sell such native wine within or without this state; provided such native wine shall be subject to the gallonage excise tax as levied by […]
§ 67-5-9. Permits for native wineries; registration of native wineries with secretary of state
Every native winery in the State of Mississippi shall apply for a permit as provided for in Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code of 1972, and shall be issued said initial and renewal permit by the commission upon meeting the qualifications and requirements presently set forth by law or regulation for permits authorized by said Section 67-1-51. […]
§ 67-5-11. Authorized sales by native wineries
Within the State of Mississippi, every native winery is authorized to make sales to the commission or to consumers at the location of the native winery or its immediate vicinity. Every native winery is authorized to make sales to any producer, manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or consumer located outside of the State of Mississippi who are […]