LC 1639 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Generally revise alcohol and tobacco laws

This bill creates a new cigar bar license endorsement for existing alcohol beverage license holders in Montana, allowing them to legally sell and smoke cigars on their premises. To qualify, establishments must hold a gaming or gambling license, generate at least 10% of their non-gaming income from cigar sales, and meet specific requirements including having a humidor, prohibiting other tobacco products, and maintaining proper ventilation. The legislation exempts these designated cigar bars from Montana's clean indoor air act smoking prohibitions while requiring annual revenue reporting and strict age verification for all customers.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 19, 2024 Last action Jan 12, 2025
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