Mississppi House OKs Sunday Spirits Sales

The Mississippi House passed and sent to the Senate a bill allowing Sunday sales of distilled spirits products in communities that approve it.

Mississippi is one of only seven states in the country that still prohibits the retail sale of distilled spirits on Sundays, meaning consumers will be unable to purchase distilled spirits bottles next Sunday for the Super Bowl, even though they can buy beer seven days a week.

“Consumers looking to purchase a bottle of their favorite distilled spirits next Sunday for their Super Bowl gathering better plan ahead,” said Andy Deloney, senior vice president and head of state public policy for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. “It’s not fair to put distilled spirits – and consumer choice – on the sidelines when beer sales are allowed seven days a week. We are grateful the House took action to change this law and hope the Senate will do the same.”