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This bill revises alcohol licensing laws for continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), expanding their ability to serve and deliver alcoholic beverages across multiple locations within a single campus. The bill allows CCRC licensees to sell alcoholic beverages in multiple service locations, including separate buildings, patios, decks, and swimming pool areas, as long as these locations are owned or controlled by the licensee and include food service. It also permits these communities to apply for multiple licenses, with each license approved for a single campus. The bill introduces new definitions for key terms like "campus," "graduated level of care," and "dining area," and clarifies that delivery of alcohol to residents' individual living units is permissible with certain restrictions. Additionally, the bill requires staff involved in alcohol service to complete responsible server training within 60 days of hiring and every three years thereafter. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for continuing care retirement communities in serving residents while maintaining responsible alcohol service practices. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0889