- (1) An out-of-state brewery or beer importer not otherwise licensed in Montana that desires to ship beer to Montana must submit an application for registration pursuant to 16-4-101, MCA, pay the department a registration fee of $500, and receive department approval for the registration.
- (2) The registration and fee described in (1) must be renewed annually by July 1.
- (3) Each product that an out-of-state brewery or beer importer ships into Montana must conform to the requirements of ARM 42.13.201, 42.13.202, and 42.13.203.
- (4) An out-of-state brewery or beer importer that fails to renew its registration or pay the fee provided in (2) is subject to cancellation or suspension of the registration, as authorized under 16-4-101, MCA.
Authorizing statute(s): 16-1-303, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 16-4-101, MCA
History: NEW, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-244, Eff. 10/25/25.