1. (1) A licensee who uses an ACS at the licensee's licensed premises, as provided in 16-6-103, MCA, shall notify the department using a form provided by the department:

   1. (a) at least three business days prior to the licensee implementing the ACS; and
   2. (b) no later than July 1 of the renewal period after the licensee ceases using the ACS.

2. (2) Notification information shall include:

   1. (a) the date of activation, or deactivation, of the ACS; and
   2. (b) acknowledgment from a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the licensed premises that the agency was notified.

3. (3) A licensee is in violation of this rule and is subject to administrative action if the licensee fails to:

   1. (a) notify the department and local law enforcement prior to implementing an ACS;
   2. (b) notify the department and local law enforcement when the licensee ceases to use an ACS; or
   3. (c) provide immediate access to the licensed premises pursuant to 16-6-103, MCA.

Authorizing statute(s): 16-1-303, 16-6-103, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 16-6-103, MCA

History: NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2257, Eff. 12/7/19.