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Mississippi Open Container Law (2026)

Conditional: Mississippi has NO statewide open-container prohibition for vehicles — a driver/passenger may possess (and even drink from) an open container, provided the driver is not impaired under the DUI law (0.08% BAC).

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

Mississippi has NO statewide open-container prohibition for vehicles — a driver/passenger may possess (and even drink from) an open container, provided the driver is not impaired under the DUI law (0.08% BAC). Some local ordinances may restrict this.

Official source: dor.ms.gov →

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