Revise alcohol laws relating to restaurant beer and wine licenses
This bill updates Montana's laws governing restaurant beer and wine licenses by clarifying requirements for restaurants that sell alcohol on-premises. It directly affects restaurant owners and operators by adjusting the food sales ratio requirement from 65% to 70% of gross income and allowing restaurants to set their own operating hours while requiring advance notice to the state department for any changes. The legislation also modifies how licenses are distributed in different population areas, maintaining existing rules for restaurants licensed before 2009 while updating definitions to ensure establishments meet specific criteria for dining rooms, kitchens, and meal service schedules.
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introduced
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 6, 2024
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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