Montana § 16-3-308 - Refilling Of Liquor Bottles Prohibited
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-3-308 — Refilling Of Liquor Bottles Prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-3-308. Refilling Of Liquor Bottles Prohibited
Refilling of liquor bottles prohibited. (1) A person who sells or offers liquor for sale, or an agent or employee of the person, may not: (a) place in any liquor bottle any liquor other than that contained in the bottle at the time of bottling by an alcoholic beverage manufacturer; (b) possess any liquor bottle in which any liquor has been placed in violation of subsection (1)(a); (c) by the addition of any substance to any liquor bottle, in any manner alter or increase any portion of the original contents contained in the bottle at the time of bottling by an alcoholic beverage manufacturer; or (d) possess any liquor bottle of which any portion of its contents has been altered or increased in violation of subsection (1)(c). (2) This section does not prohibit any reuse of liquor bottles that is permitted under laws or regulations of the federal government.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-3-308
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-3-308 cover?
Section 16-3-308 ("Refilling Of Liquor Bottles Prohibited") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 16-3-308?
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