Bill > HB668

This bill amends Montana's alcohol licensing laws to prohibit certain types of alcohol licensees from offering gambling activities. Specifically, the bill prevents licenses issued under specific sections of Montana code for enlisted persons' clubs, noncommissioned officers' clubs, officers' clubs located on military reservations, veterans' organization posts, and fraternal organization lodges from offering gambling after the bill's effective date. The legislation modifies Section 23-5-119 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), which previously outlined eligibility for offering gambling based on various types of alcohol licenses. The bill applies to licenses issued under specific subsections of 16-4-201 (retail all-beverages license) and 16-4-105 (beer and wine licenses), effectively restricting gambling permissions for these specific types of venues. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, meaning these new restrictions will be implemented quickly after becoming law. This change aims to limit gambling activities in certain organizational clubs and venues, potentially aligning with broader regulatory goals or addressing specific concerns about gambling in these settings.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2998