This bill, requested by the Department of Revenue, aims to revise existing laws concerning agreements between beer wholesalers and table wine distributors. It mandates that these wholesalers and distributors maintain their agreements and requires them to notify relevant parties—specifically, beer importers and suppliers—when they file these agreements with the Department of Revenue. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 16-3-217, 16-3-221, 16-3-222, 16-3-224, 16-3-226, 16-3-416, and 16-3-420.

Additionally, the bill repeals sections 16-3-226 and 16-3-420 of the MCA. The changes are intended to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure that all parties involved in the distribution of alcoholic beverages are properly informed of agreements filed with the state. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0049_1.pdf: 16-3-217, 16-3-221, 16-3-222, 16-3-224, 16-3-416
HB0049_2.pdf: 16-3-226, 16-3-416, 16-3-420
Amended: 16-3-226, 16-3-416, 16-3-420
Introduced: 16-3-217, 16-3-221, 16-3-222, 16-3-224, 16-3-416