OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Complimentary cocktails served at any business in Oxford for any reason may soon be a thing of the past.
The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering a proposed ordinance change that would clarify that no for-profit business could sell or give away alcohol without a permit from the Alcohol Beverage Control.
The proposed update to the city’s alcohol laws was prompted after receiving complaints that four nail salons give away alcoholic drinks to customers, Code Enforcement Officer Johnny Sossoman told The Oxford Eagle (https://bit.ly/2nWv311).
According to the proposed change, allowing businesses to serve alcohol, even free, is in conflict with Mississippi state law.
If the board approves the ordinance, businesses would still be able to provide alcohol if using a licensed caterer or if they apply for a brown-bag permit.
Patterson said the aldermen will discuss the proposed ordinance Tuesday during a work session. The second reading of the proposal and a public hearing will be held at 5 p.m. April 4 at City Hall.
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Information from: Oxford Eagle, https://www.oxfordeagle.com
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