MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2013 Regular Session
To: Public Health and Human Services
By: Representative Cockerham (By Request)
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF ENERGY DRINKS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) It shall be unlawful for any retail business to knowingly sell an energy drink to a consumer under the age of sixteen (16).
(2) For the purpose of this section, "energy drink" means any drink, except coffee, that contains at least five (5) milligrams of caffeine per fluid ounce.
(3) Any violation of this section shall subject the violator to a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2013.