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Bill would stop liquor licensing from being used to enforce income tax delinquencies, sponsor says
Summary
Sen. Wiley Galt’s bill would prevent the alcohol licensing process from being used to withhold or delay liquor-license transfers over outstanding income taxes; licensing administrator said the department will instead use distraint warrants to collect unpaid taxes.
Senator Wiley Galt told the committee Senate Bill 241 is aimed at preventing the liquor licensing process from being used as a mechanism to collect sellers’ back income taxes during the sale or transfer of a license. He described a local example in which a buyer had to assist the seller in settling taxes before the license transfer could proceed.
John Iverson, representing the Montana Tavern Association, testified in favor…
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