Bill authorizes construction of a new warehouse to better serve hospitality businesses & consumers
Today, the Mississippi Senate and House conferees came to an agreement and issued a report on SB2844, a bill authorizing the state to construct a new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse to be operated by a third-party contractor. Both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature must now approve the measure before sending to the governor for signature.
“The Mississippi ABC has continued to serve the consumer and licensees to the best of its ability despite enduring longstanding logistical complications related to its warehouse operations,” said David Wojnar, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Senior Vice President and Head of State Public Policy. “The creation of a new warehouse under SB 2844 will provide the ABC with the resources needed to reach its full potential and better serve hospitality businesses and consumers throughout the state. We commend the Senate and House conferees, led By Senator Chris Johnson and Representative Trey Lamar, for coming to an agreement that will help modernize the current system and make it more efficient and consumer-friendly. We also commend the Mississippi ABC for continuing to seek solutions that put consumers first.”