The bill amends Section 16-4-418 of the Montana Code Annotated to allow licensees to compensate concessionaires based on a percentage of gross or net alcoholic beverage sales. This change enables greater flexibility in compensation arrangements, as licensees can now choose to pay concessionaires based on either gross or net sales, employee overhead percentages, or a fixed dollar amount. Additionally, if the compensation structure is modified, the licensee must inform the department but does not require approval as long as it complies with the section's requirements.

The bill also outlines the conditions under which concession agreements can be established, including the necessity for the licensed premises to be contiguous and the licensee retaining ultimate control over the operation. It specifies that a concession agreement does not confer ownership interest in the license and mandates a standardized concession agreement format. Furthermore, it introduces application and renewal fees for concession agreements, ensuring that the department can manage these agreements effectively.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 16-4-418
HB0391_1(1): 16-4-418
HB0391_1(2): 16-4-418
HB0391_1(3): 16-4-418
HB0391_1(4): 16-4-418
HB0391_1(5): 16-4-418
HB0391_1(6): 16-4-418
HB0391_1: 16-4-418
HB0391_X(1): 16-4-418
HB0391_X(2): 16-4-418
HB0391_X(3): 16-4-418
HB0391_X: 16-4-418