Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 42 - REVENUE
Chapter 42.12 - LIQUOR LICENSES AND PERMITS
Subchapter 42.12.1 - License Applications
Rule 42.12.132 - LOCATION MANAGER
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) All on-premises retailers, off-premises retailers, manufacturers, and distributors shall designate at least one location manager. If more than one person performs location manager duties, the licensee shall seek the department's approval for each. The licensee shall initially seek the department's approval of location managers on the license application. Following initial licensure, the licensee shall seek the department's approval of location manager as follows:
(2) The licensee shall confirm annually, on the license renewal form, who is performing location manager duties. At this time, the licensee shall also identify any location managers who ceased performing managerial duties during the past license year.
(3) A location manager is an employee who provides general oversight of the alcoholic beverage operations and ensures compliance with alcoholic beverage laws and regulations. The location manager designation is based upon the duties performed rather than the job title assigned.
(4) A location manager's past record and present status as a purveyor of alcoholic beverages and as a business person and citizen must demonstrate that the employee is likely to operate the establishment in compliance with all applicable laws of the state and local governments.
(5) The department shall issue its determination of the location manager application within 15 days of receiving the results of the background investigation.
(6) The licensee shall:
(7) Failure to abide by the provisions of this rule, including the failure to disclose the person performing location manager duties, may subject the licensee to administrative action, including revocation of the license.
AUTH: 16-1-303, MCA; IMP: 16-1-302, 16-4-414, MCA