SB2822: Alcohol permits; limit disqualifying felony convictions to crimes of violence or violations of controlled substance laws.
Legislative Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-57 And 67-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Felony Conviction, Other Than A Crime Of Violence Or A Violation Of State Or Federal Controlled Substance Laws, Does Not Automatically Disqualify A Person From Being Approved For An Alcoholic Beverage Permit Or A Permit To Engage In The Business Of A Retailer Of Light Wine, Light Spirit Product Or Beer; To Provide That, If At Least 10 Years Have Elapsed Since Conviction, The Department Of Revenue May Consider Such Felony Convictions In Determining Whether All Other Qualifications Are Met; To Amend Section 67-1-51.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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Bill History
Amendments
House Committee Amendment No 1
Committee Amendment No 1
Roll Call Votes
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