Wholesale Laws for Mississippi
Last Updated: Oct. 20, 2025
Summary
The Mississippi Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control is part of the states Department of Revenue. Mississippi statute grants the Department of Revenue the sole right to import and sell wines containing greater than 5% alcohol by weight and distilled spirits containing greater than 4% alcohol by weight at wholesale within the state.
Laws & Rules:
- Mississippi Code Title 67. Alcoholic Beverages
- Mississippi Code Title 27 Chapter 71 – Alcoholic Beverage Taxes
- ABC Regulations, Title 35 Department of Revenue Part II Alcohol Beverage Control
Supplier Licensing
Required: Yes
Name: Registration of Vendor Representative
Fee: $10
Expiration: Dec. 31st of each year
Secretary of State Registration: Required
Supplier must register as a Vendor and also register a Vendor Representative or Broker to work for them within the state. The registration fee is $10.
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Product Registration
Required: Control State
Price changes must be submitted 60 days in advance of quarterly effective dates.
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Franchise "Monopoly Protection" Law
Franchise Law: No
Exclusive Territories: Not Required
Mississippi does not have a franchise law for wine.
Supplier Reporting Requirements
Required: No
Suppliers are not required to report sales or shipments.
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Sales Representative Licensing
Available: Yes
Fee: $5
Expiration: Does Not Expire
A manufacturer’s registered representative who is a full time employee of the manufacturer must be licensed with the ABC. The representative may then appoint a broker to represent the manufacturer. A Statement of Monies Paid to brokers must be filed with the ABC annually by February 1st.
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Self-Distribution
License: Not Allowed
No statutory or regulatory provisions allowing an out-of-state winery to self-distribute noted.
Trade Practice Advisories
Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control
P.O. Box 540
Madison, MS 39130-0540
Phone: 601-856-1301
Fax: 601-856-1390
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