The bill proposes revisions to the existing alcohol special permit laws in Montana, specifically allowing wineries to sell alcohol that they have fermented or blended for off-premises consumption. This change aims to enhance the business opportunities for local wineries by enabling them to distribute their products more widely.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that wineries may obtain up to 12 special permits per year, facilitating increased sales and promoting local wine production. The legislation amends Section 16-4-301 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these new provisions, thereby streamlining the process for wineries to engage in off-premises sales.

Statutes affected:
HB0783_1.pdf: 16-4-301
HB0783_2.pdf: 16-4-301
HB0783_3.pdf: 16-4-301
HB0783_4.pdf: 16-4-301
Amended: 16-4-301
Introduced: 16-4-301