This bill aims to revise various aspects of alcoholic beverage laws in the state. Key changes include the removal of prohibitions on furnishing glassware and cups to retailers, allowing local ordinances to impose restrictions on the types or varieties of alcoholic beverages sold within their jurisdictions, and updating regulations related to price reductions for quantity sales of liquor. Additionally, the bill revises laws concerning alcohol licenses for golf courses, liquor store agents, and table wine, while also providing rulemaking authority and updating relevant definitions.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 16-1-411, 16-2-201, 16-3-213, 16-3-233, 16-3-241, 16-3-302, 16-3-309, 16-3-316, and 16-3-411. It is designed to modernize and clarify existing laws related to the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, ensuring that they align with current practices and local governance needs. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0097_1.pdf: 16-3-213, 16-3-233, 16-3-241, 16-3-302, 16-3-309, 16-3-316, 16-3-411
HB0097_2.pdf: 16-3-213, 16-3-233, 16-3-241, 16-3-302, 16-3-309, 16-3-316, 16-3-411
Amended: 16-1-411, 16-2-201, 16-3-213, 16-3-233, 16-3-241, 16-3-302, 16-3-309, 16-3-316, 16-3-411
Introduced: 16-3-213, 16-3-233, 16-3-241, 16-3-302, 16-3-309, 16-3-316, 16-3-411