State Compliance Guide
Montana Liquor License Compliance
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Montana Department of Revenue, Liquor Control Division
Renewal Frequency
Annual
Renewal Notes
Licenses expire annually on June 30. Renewal applications must be submitted by May 31. Montana has a limited quota system for all-beverage licenses based on county population.
Server Certification
Not required statewide — No statewide mandatory server certification, though voluntary programs like TIPS and ServSafe Alcohol are widely used and recommended
Penalty for Lapsed License
Operating without a valid license is a misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and up to 6 months in jail. The Department may also impose administrative fines and revoke the license.
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