Montana HB 160: Revise laws related to alcohol advertising

Bill Text

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68th Legislature 2023 HB 160

- 1 - Authorized Print Version – HB 160

ENROLLED BILL

AN ACT REVISING BEER ADVERTISING LIMITATIONS BY REMOVING THE RESTRICTION THAT A
RETAIL LICENSEE MAY NOT DISPLAY OR PERMIT TO BE DISPLAYED BEER ADVERTISING ON THE
EXTERIOR OF BUILDINGS ADJACENT TO THE LICENSEE'S PREMISES; AND AMENDING SECTION 16-3-
244, MCA.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

Section 1. Section 16-3-244, MCA, is amended to read:
"16-3-244. Beer advertising limitations. It is lawful to advertise beer, as defined and regulated,
subject to the restrictions on brewers and beer importers contained in 16-3-241 of this code and subject to the
following restrictions on retailers. A retail licensee may not display or permit to be displayed on the exterior
portion or surface of the retailer's place of business or on the exterior portion or surface of any building of which
the place of business is a part or on any premises adjacent to the place of business, whether any of the
premises are owned or leased by the retailer, any sign, poster, or advertisement bearing the name, brand
name, trade name, trademark, or other designation indicating the manufacturer, brewer, beer importer,
wholesaler, or place of manufacture of any beer, unless it is on a marquee, board, or other space used for
temporary advertisements and is not displayed for more than 10 days per display period."
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I hereby certify that the within bill,
HB 160, originated in the House.

___________________________________________
Chief Clerk of the House

___________________________________________
Speaker of the House

Signed this _______________________________day
of ____________________________________, 2023.

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President of the Senate

Signed this _______________________________day
of ____________________________________, 2023.

HOUSE BILL NO. 160
INTRODUCED BY D. HARVEY
BY REQUEST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

AN ACT REVISING BEER ADVERTISING LIMITATIONS BY REMOVING THE RESTRICTION THAT A RETAIL
LICENSEE MAY NOT DISPLAY OR PERMIT TO BE DISPLAYED BEER ADVERTISING ON THE EXTERIOR
OF BUILDINGS ADJACENT TO THE LICENSEE'S PREMISES; AND AMENDING SECTION 16-3-244, MCA.