The committee buys all liquor directly from manufacturers and importers, and operates state-owned liquor stores in towns that accept local choice laws. The Committee has the right to lease and equip stores, warehouses and other liquor sales facilities, supervise the construction of state-owned liquor stores in different locations in the state, and sell liquor through retail stores and directly to restaurants, hotels and other organizations. The Committee also charges licensing fees and license fees for drinks sold through private distributors and retailers, and an additional fee of 30 cents per gallon for drinks sold by these retailers.
The liquor control department of the Inland Revenue Department is responsible for managing Montana's alcoholic beverage law. This department is responsible for the licensing and supervision of all liquor businesses in the state. In addition, the Liquor Control Division is the only distilled liquor wholesaler in the state. Advocate rational drinking and rational consumption.
1933 After prohibition ends, each jurisdiction can choose how to regulate alcohol sales. Therefore, there are two general systems: authority state and control state. Licensing states regulate the industry by issuing licenses. In addition to issuing licenses, the controlling country also acts as the sole wholesaler of alcoholic beverages. Montana is a controlling state. As a wholesaler, the controlling country tries to control the consumption of alcoholic beverages, rather than encouraging or promoting it. Details vary from state to state. For Montana, the state is responsible for the wholesale business of distilled liquor (including fortified liquor). For other controlling states, the state may also be responsible for the wholesale and retail business of beer and wine. In addition, 16 states and two counties in Maryland also operate as control states.