LC 4115 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise alcohol laws relating to transfer of a license

This bill prevents the Montana Department of Revenue from refusing to approve a transfer of an alcohol license solely because the current owner owes outstanding taxes, penalties, or interest to the state. Instead, any money received from the sale of the license can be used to pay off those existing debts, ensuring the transfer process is not blocked by financial obligations. The changes apply to both the sale of the business and the transfer of inventory under specific conditions, allowing licenses to change hands even when the seller has unpaid debts. This update aims to clarify the relationship between license transfers and tax liabilities while maintaining the department's authority to collect owed funds through the sale proceeds.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 15, 2024 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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