Montana § 16-4-421 - Denial Of Restaurant Beer And Wine License
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-4-421 — Denial Of Restaurant Beer And Wine License, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-4-421. Denial Of Restaurant Beer And Wine License
Denial of restaurant beer and wine license. (1) A restaurant beer and wine license may not be issued by the department for a premises situated within a zone of a city, town, or county where the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by ordinance, a certified copy of which has been filed with the department. (2) A restaurant beer and wine license may not be issued or renewed if the department finds, subject to the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Title 2, chapter 4, part 6, that the applicant or the premises proposed for licensing fail to meet the eligibility or suitability criteria provided by law.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-4-421
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-4-421 cover?
Section 16-4-421 ("Denial Of Restaurant Beer And Wine License") 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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