This bill amends existing laws regarding the transfer of alcohol licenses in Montana. It specifically prohibits the Department of Revenue from denying a transfer of an alcohol license solely due to the seller having outstanding taxes, penalties, or interest owed to the department. Additionally, it stipulates that any proceeds from the sale of the alcohol license may be applied to any existing liens owed to the department. The bill makes amendments to Sections 16-4-404 and 16-6-303 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes.

The bill also outlines the conditions under which a license may be transferred, including provisions for temporary operating authority and the sale of alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances. It establishes that the department must approve any transfer of a license, and it reinforces penalties for selling liquor not purchased from an agency liquor store. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and will apply to all alcohol license transfers filed with the department before and after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_1(1): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_1(2): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_1(3): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_1(4): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_1(5): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_1: 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_X(1): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_X(2): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_X(3): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_X(4): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_X(5): 16-4-404, 16-6-303
SB0241_X: 16-4-404, 16-6-303