Mont. Code Ann. § 16-1-104
Intent and construction of code
En. Sec. 99, Ch. 105, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 2815.159, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 4-233, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 4-1-104 by Sec. 42, Ch. 387, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 4-1-104; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 68, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 543, L. 2001.
(1) The purpose and intent of this code are to:
- (a) establish a state licensing system to control the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages into Montana and the manufacture, sale, transportation, and distribution of alcoholic beverages within the state of Montana; and
- (b) prohibit transactions in alcoholic beverages within the state of Montana except under state control as specifically provided by this code.
- (2) Every section and provision of this code must be construed according to subsection (1).
History: En. Sec. 99, Ch. 105, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 2815.159, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 4-233, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 4-1-104 by Sec. 42, Ch. 387, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 4-1-104; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 68, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 543, L. 2001.