Public Policy

MAAUD helps to develop and support legislation related to underage drinking prevention.

2010

• House Bill 722 »
  An act to prohibit adults from allowing a party to take place at a private residence or private premises if a minor at the party obtains any alcoholic beverage or beer and the adult knows or reasonably should know that the minor has obtained alcoholic beverages or beer; to provide criminal penalties for violations of this act; to amend section 67-3-70, Mississippi code of 1972, to conform to the preceding provisions; and for related purposes.

  Bill Status: Died "on the calendar" after successfully passing the House Judiciary Committee. The legislature subsequently took no action to move the bill on to the Senate.