Montana § 16-1-104 - Intent And Construction Of Code
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-1-104 — Intent And Construction Of Code, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1-104. Intent And Construction Of Code
Intent and construction of code. (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).
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-1-104 ("Intent And Construction Of Code") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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