House Bill 882 revises various alcohol laws in Montana, particularly enhancing the operational flexibility for licensed retailers in resort areas. The bill allows licensed retailers, including those at golf courses, to sell alcoholic beverages in designated additional structures, limited to one per nine holes, contingent upon payment of a fee and departmental approval. It also permits licensees at hotels and resorts to sell alcoholic beverages in up to two separate licensed service structures on the same property, as well as in swimming pool areas and ski hills. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not sold at the licensed premises if provided by another authorized licensee within the same resort area, and it allows for the delivery and prestocking of alcoholic beverages in accommodation units, subject to age verification.

Moreover, the bill establishes a framework for resort retail licensees to apply for a resort alternate alcoholic beverage storage facility, which can be located within the resort area and is considered part of each licensee's existing licensed premises. The application fee for this facility is set at $100, and it must adhere to specific security requirements. The bill also clarifies the legality of selling liquor not purchased from an agency liquor store, stipulating that it is generally unlawful for licensees to sell or keep liquor on their premises unless it was purchased from an agency liquor store or transferred as permitted. Violations can result in fines, imprisonment, and potential license revocation. The bill is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(1): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(2): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(3): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(4): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(5): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(6): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(7): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1(8): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_1: 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(1): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(10): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(11): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(2): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(3): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(4): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(5): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(6): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(7): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(8): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2(9): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_2: 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(1): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(10): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(11): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(12): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(13): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(14): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(15): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(16): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(2): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(3): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(4): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(5): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(6): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(7): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(8): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X(9): 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303
HB0882_X: 16-3-302, 16-3-311, 16-4-213, 16-6-303