Bill > SB241

This bill revises Montana's alcohol licensing laws to prevent the Department of Revenue from denying the transfer of an alcohol license solely because the seller has outstanding taxes, penalties, or interest. The legislation modifies existing statutes to clarify that while a seller may have unpaid financial obligations, this cannot be the sole reason for blocking a license transfer. Instead, any proceeds from the sale of an alcohol license can be applied to existing liens or warrants that the department has filed against the seller. The bill also updates related sections of law to ensure consistency, such as changing cross-referenced section numbers and aligning language about liquor transfers. Additionally, the bill provides that these changes will apply retroactively to alcohol license transfers that were filed with the department before or on the effective date of the act. The legislation aims to facilitate smoother business transitions in the alcohol sales industry by removing a potential administrative barrier to license transfers while still preserving the department's ability to recover outstanding debts through the sale proceeds.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4115