Bill > HB634

This bill proposes to completely repeal the Motion Picture Fair Trade Practices Act by eliminating eight specific sections (numbered 30-14-301 through 30-14-308) from the Montana Code Annotated. These repealed sections currently cover various aspects of the law, including its short title, purpose, definitions, and specific regulations related to motion picture licensing, such as prohibiting "blind bidding" (a practice where film distributors sell movies to theaters without allowing them to preview the film) and establishing bid requirements. By removing these sections entirely, the bill would effectively eliminate the existing legal framework that governs how motion picture licenses are negotiated and sold in Montana, potentially changing how local theaters and film distributors conduct their business. The bill does not provide alternative regulations to replace the existing law, which suggests a complete deregulation of motion picture trade practices in the state.

Business and Industry

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1895