Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes significant revisions to laws concerning alcohol and smoking, specifically by creating a new endorsement for Cigar Rooms. This endorsement allows establishments with an all-beverages license to permit the smoking of premium cigars in a designated enclosed area, which is exempt from the Clean Indoor Air Act requirements. The bill outlines specific requirements for obtaining this endorsement, including a $100 annual fee, the necessity for a humidor, and restrictions on the types of tobacco products that can be smoked. Additionally, it mandates that employees of the Cigar Room cannot enter the smoking area while smoking is occurring and cannot take or deliver orders for alcoholic beverages during that time.

The bill also includes provisions for a gaming impact study to be conducted by the Department of Justice in collaboration with the Gambling Control Division, which will assess various aspects of the gaming industry in Montana. This study is required to be completed by December 1, 2026, and will provide a report accessible to the public, detailing findings related to gaming limits and other relevant issues. The bill amends existing definitions and regulations to incorporate the new Cigar Room endorsement and its associated requirements, while also establishing a termination date for the study provisions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(1): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(2): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(3): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(4): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(5): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(6): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(7): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(8): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1(9): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_1: 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_2(1): 50-40-103, 50-40-104
SB0150_2: 50-40-103, 50-40-104