The bill proposes revisions to Montana's alcohol laws, specifically addressing the self-service of beer and wine. It introduces restrictions on self-pour practices while allowing for self-pour using electronic or technology-based devices, provided that these methods are supervised by licensed alcohol personnel. The bill clarifies that the term "self-service" does not apply when customers self-pour beer and wine after being provided with alcohol by a licensed on-premises licensee or their employees. Additionally, it specifies that methods of payment for beer and wine using technology-based devices will not be classified as gift certificates.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing legal definitions to exclude certain payment methods related to the service of beer and wine from the definition of gift certificates. This change aims to facilitate the use of technology in alcohol service while ensuring that proper supervision and safeguards are in place to prevent over-serving and underage consumption. The amendments to Sections 16-3-311 and 30-14-102 of the Montana Code Annotated reflect these changes, promoting a more modern approach to alcohol service in licensed establishments.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 16-3-311
HB0123_1(1): 16-3-311
HB0123_1(2): 16-3-311
HB0123_1(3): 16-3-311
HB0123_1(4): 16-3-311
HB0123_1(5): 16-3-311
HB0123_1(6): 16-3-311
HB0123_1(7): 16-3-311
HB0123_1: 16-3-311
HB0123_2(1): 16-3-311, 30-14-102
HB0123_2(10): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(11): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(12): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(2): 16-3-311, 30-14-102
HB0123_2(3): 16-3-311, 30-14-102
HB0123_2(4): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(5): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(6): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(7): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(8): 16-3-311
HB0123_2(9): 16-3-311
HB0123_2: 16-3-311, 30-14-102