Mississippi HB1082 revises laws on selling alcohol to minors, including penalties for minors and sellers.
Mississippi HB1082 amends the state's laws on the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. It clarifies that certain employees, like waiters, are not considered in possession of alcohol if they are acting within their job duties. It also increases penalties for minors who falsely claim to be of legal drinking age. For sellers, the bill imposes fines and permit suspensions for multiple offenses, with a requirement to use an age-verification app after a third offense. The app must have an accuracy rating of at least 85%. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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