Alcoholic beverages; allowed direct sales and shipments of wine to be made to residents in this state.

HB 1176 would allow wine manufacturers (with specific permits) to ship wine directly to Mississippi residents. To qualify, businesses must hold a Class 2 manufacturer’s permit or be licensed outside Mississippi, obtain a direct shipper’s permit, and comply with strict rules: shipments are limited to 72 cases per customer annually, require age verification (21+), and must be labeled with alcohol warnings. The bill prohibits shipping beer, spirits, or light wine, bans deliveries to schools, and requires wine to be for personal use only - no resale allowed. It also establishes a tax on direct wine shipments, with part of the revenue directed to mental health programs.