- (1) An on-premises consumption licensee who wants to use a self-pour device for customers to self-pour beer and wine, as provided in 16-3-311, MCA, must obtain department approval for the device prior to customer use.
- (2) The licensee must submit a completed form, provided by the department, and provide an updated floor plan of the licensed premises showing the location of each self-pour device for department review and approval.
- (3) Upon receipt of the items in (2), the department will notify the licensee within seven business days of the approval or denial of the self-pour device request.
- (4) The licensee and its employees, or a concessionaire and its employees, may provide customer access to a self-pour device if the customer is at least 21 years of age and is not actually, apparently, or obviously intoxicated.
- (5) A self-pour device shall not dispense more than 48 ounces of beer or 15 ounces of table wine per customer per purchase transaction.
- (6) A customer may purchase additional beer or wine through a self-pour device from the service staff subject to the conditions in (4) and (5).
Authorizing statute(s): 16-1-303, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 16-3-311, MCA
History: NEW, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-304, Eff. 1/24/26.