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Montana Title 16. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana § 16-3-242. Financial interest in retailers prohibited

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A brewer, beer importer, or wholesaler may not advance or loan money to or furnish money for or pay for or on behalf of any retailer any license or tax that may be required to be paid for any retailer. A brewer, beer importer, or wholesaler may not be financially interested, either directly or indirectly, in the conduct or operation of the business of a retailer. A brewer, beer importer, or wholesaler is considered to have a financial interest within the meaning of this section if:

(a) the brewer, beer importer, or wholesaler owns or holds any interest in or a lien or mortgage against the retailer or the retailer's premises;

(b) the brewer, beer importer, or wholesaler is under any contract with a retailer concerning future purchases or the sale of merchandise by one from or to the other; or

(c) any retailer holds an interest, as a stockholder or otherwise, in the business of the wholesaler.

(2) A licensed brewery holding complete ownership of a retail license pursuant to 16-4-401(9) is not subject to the limitations of this section for the licensed brewery's retail-licensed premises

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 16. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana § 16-3-242. Financial interest in retailers prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-16-alcohol-tobacco-and-marijuana/mt-st-16-3-242/

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