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MT HB92

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Buttrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes an exception that previously allowed wholesalers to sell beer directly to the public under certain circumstances, now prohibiting all wholesaler sales to the public

  • Allows approved license applicants to reuse a single background check and fingerprint submission for multiple license applications within 5 years, provided they attest no criminal charges have been filed since the last check

  • Removes fingerprint and background check requirements for publicly traded corporations' officers and location managers, and for business entities employed as location managers

  • Adds "registrations" to the department's authority to grant and issue licenses and permits, and adds wineries as authorized sources for liquor store agents to purchase table wine or sacramental wine

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Generally revise laws related to alcohol regulation

Alcohol and Drugs

Last Action

(H) Signed by Governor

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor and Economic Affairs2/18/2025
Business & Labor12/20/2024

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