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Mississippi Open Container Law (2026)

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

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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

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