This bill aims to revise various aspects of Montana's alcoholic beverage laws, specifically allowing licensed alcoholic beverage establishments to operate as guest ranches and serve alcohol on their premises. It includes updates to definitions and addresses the lapse of licenses, as well as the operational hours for Montana distilleries. Additionally, the bill permits licensed retailers to purchase beer and table wine from other licensed in-state retailers, while also establishing certain limitations on these transactions.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 16-1-106, 16-3-301, 16-3-302, 16-3-311, and 16-4-312. It is designed to enhance the operational flexibility of licensed establishments and promote local commerce within the alcoholic beverage industry. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0539_1.pdf: 16-1-106, 16-3-302
HB0539_2.pdf: 16-1-106, 16-3-302
HB0539_3.pdf: 16-1-106, 16-3-302
HB0539_4.pdf: 16-1-106, 16-3-302
Amended: 16-1-106, 16-3-302
Introduced: 16-1-106, 16-3-302