SEC. 67-3-13. Prohibition against possession of light wine and beer in dry counties; penalty; exception.

(1) Except as otherwise provided herein and as authorized under subsection (2) of this section and Section 67-9-1, in any county which has at any time since February 26, 1934, elected, or which may hereafter elect, to prohibit the transportation, storage, sale, distribution, receipt and/or manufacture of wine and beer of an alcoholic content of not more than four percent (4%) by weight in such county, it is hereby declared to be unlawful to possess such beverages therein. In any county which, after July 1, 1998, elects to prohibit the transportation, storage, sale, distribution, receipt and/or manufacture of wine and beer of an alcoholic content of not more than five percent (5%) by weight in such county, it is hereby declared to be unlawful to possess such beer therein. Any person found possessing any beer or wine of any quantity whatsoever in such county shall, on conviction, be imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days or fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or be both so fined and imprisoned.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, in any county or municipality in which the transportation, storage, sale, distribution, receipt and/or manufacture of light wine and beer is prohibited, it shall not be unlawful for a permitted wholesaler or distributor to possess light wine and beer when such light wine and beer is held therein solely for the purpose of storage and for distribution to other counties and municipalities in which possession of such beverages is lawful.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 10208; Laws, 1934, ch. 171; 1942, ch. 224; 1956, ch. 252; 1958, ch. 279; 1987, ch. 349, eff from and after passage (approved March 18, 1987). Laws, 1996, ch. 417, Sec. 11, eff from and after July 1, 1996; Laws, 1998, Ch. 306, § 7, HB 1145, eff July 1, 1998.

PREVIOUS VERSIONS: Pre-1998