Mississippi maintains some of the nation’s strictest alcohol regulations due to its patchwork of wet and dry counties, with recent reforms allowing limited home delivery and direct shipping. These laws balance public health concerns with consumer access, requiring permits, age verification, and geographic limits.
Delivery Rules
Retailers with an Alcohol Delivery Service Permit (ADP) can deliver sealed alcohol within 30 miles in wet counties only, using ID scanning for 21+ verification and retaining records for 90 days. Restaurant cocktails-to-go need a special permit as of January 2026 under HB 2773, typically paired with food orders.​
Direct Wine Shipping
Since July 1, 2025, licensed wineries (in-state or out-of-state) can ship up to 12 nine-liter cases annually per address via carriers like UPS, but not to dry areas or communities. Shipments incur a 15.5% tax plus 3% markup for mental health funding, with mandatory “adult signature” labels and quarterly reporting.
Happy Hour Limits
Statewide bans on traditional “happy hours” prevent discounted drink specials to curb overconsumption, though non-alcoholic promotions or loyalty discounts are allowed. Off-premise sales end by 10 p.m. in most counties (later in some), and Sunday package sales require specific permits as explored in pending 2026 bills like HB1348.
