An application for the issuance of a new license or for the transfer of an existing license may not be considered by the department if a previous application for the same premises is pending. An application is considered pending if a final decision:

1. (1) has not been made by the department; or

2. (2) has been made by the department but:

   1. (a) a petition for judicial review can still be filed or has been filed; or
   2. (b) an appeal to the Montana supreme court can still be filed or has been filed.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 93, L. 2023.