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Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division Approved
Approved: MT Approved Bartending License / Certification

Related Courses for Montana:

• Montana Food Safety for Handlers

What is the minimum age to sell/serve alcohol in Montana?

The minimum age to sell and serve alcohol in Montana is 18.

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The Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division

The agency that handles Montana liquor licensing and/or bartender licensing rules and regulations in Montana is The Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division. The contact information for The Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division is listed below. You can contact them to verify that online server certification (bartender license) can be obtained in Montana. We have also listed that information where applicable.

The Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division
Telephone: (406) 444-6900
Website: https://revenue.mt.gov/card/

Bartending License, RASS training regulations for sellers and servers in Montana

• MT Dram Shop Laws: Yes
• MT Happy Hour Laws: Happy Hour Laws reference the prohibited practices that result in excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages by consumers. Montana has limited happy hour laws. For instance, one may not sell liquor for less than the posted price (e.g., "buy one, get one free"). There are no restrictions regarding food and drink combinations; however, every promotional offer must be approved by the state prior to actually conducting the promotion.

Can bartenders in MT work as a bartender with a felony conviction? maybe
Yes and no. The ability to serve alcohol with a felony conviction is "Offender Specific." Each judge sets the parameter of the probation specifics. Some judges will allow them to serve alcohol, while other judges will not allow them to consume, sell, store, or be part of alcohol in any way. However, those with a felony conviction cannot have a liquor license in Montana.