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Senate panel hears HB 211 to allow third-party beer and wine delivery, with safety and training requirements
Summary
HB 211 would create a third-party delivery license for off-premise beer and wine sales, set driver qualifications and ID-scanning requirements, limit delivery locations and require records and insurance; industry platforms and retail groups supported the bill and emphasized compliance safeguards.
The Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee heard House Bill 211, which would permit third-party beer and table wine delivery from Montana-licensed grocery stores and pharmacies and create a licensing framework for third-party delivery companies and employees.
Representative Katie Zolnikov, sponsor, said the bill creates a third-party delivery license, requires drivers to be at least 21, to complete responsible-server training, and to use department-approved ID-scanning technology or alternatives. The bill restricts…
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