Mississippi is one of a number of states that ban the sale of wine and/ or liquor in grocery stores. In fact, only 20 states allow the sale of beer, wine, and liquor in grocery stores. A handful even ban the sale of beer.
These laws, like all prohibition laws, don’t stop people from consuming alcohol. They just require you to take an extra, unnecessary step. Coupled with the legalization of selling alcohol on Sunday, wine in grocery stores would bring convenience for many busy Mississippians.
These are anti-competitive policies that create a monopoly for liquor stores, not just limiting convenience, but limiting choice for consumers.
MCPP has reviewed this legislation and finds that it is aligned with our principles and therefore should be supported.
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