Is alcohol legal in Mississippi?

Q: Is alcohol legal in Mississippi?

Alcohol in Mississippi is legal only under specific conditions. Mississippi is a spirits "control" state at wholesale: the Department of Revenue is the sole wholesale importer and seller of distilled spirits and of wine over 6.25% alcohol by volume. Spirits and wine are sold by licensed private package stores, not by grocery or convenience stores, and beer and light wine are sold separately where the area is locally wet.

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Conditional: Mississippi is a spirits "control" state at wholesale: the Department of Revenue is the sole wholesale importer and seller of distilled spirits and of wine over 6.25% alcohol by volume.

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Mississippi is a spirits "control" state at wholesale: the Department of Revenue is the sole wholesale importer and seller of distilled spirits and of wine over 6.25% alcohol by volume. Spirits and wine are sold by licensed private package stores, not by grocery or convenience stores, and beer and light wine are sold separately where the area is locally wet.

Source: dor.ms.gov → · Updated July 23, 2026

Mississippi Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in Mississippi →Info
In Mississippi the adult per se limit for DUI is 0.08% blood alcohol, drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%, and commercial drivers are limited to 0.04%.
Open Container Law in Mississippi →Conditional
Mississippi has no statewide open-container prohibition for vehicles — a driver or passenger may possess, and even drink from, an open container, provided the driver is not impaired under the DUI law (0.08% blood alcohol).
Sunday Alcohol Sales in Mississippi →Conditional
In Mississippi, sale hours and Sunday sales are governed by local option and vary by jurisdiction.
Last Call Hours in Mississippi →Conditional
In Mississippi, default on-premises liquor hours run to midnight Monday through Saturday, and many counties are dry, so local rules control.
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in Mississippi →Conditional
In Mississippi, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and light wine of up to 5% alcohol by weight, but standard wine and spirits are package-store only.
Where to Buy Alcohol in Mississippi →Conditional
Mississippi is a spirits "control" state at wholesale: the Department of Revenue is the sole wholesale importer and seller of distilled spirits and of wine over 6.25% alcohol by volume.

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