The cost of selling a drink: Liquor licensing in Montana is expensive, unique; some want to change it, some say it’s fine

Want the right to serve alcohol in a Montana restaurant or bar?

Better save your money.

State licenses to sell alcohol have sold for as much as $1 million in Gallatin County; many go for more than $500,000.

That’s remarkable, considering the state only collects about $200 to $800 on most new licenses.

By Daniel DeMay Chronicle Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/business/the-cost-of-selling-a-drink-liquor-licensing-in-montana/article_32e68427-bf45-5dfa-8d43-bc8302c51723.html

***

Montana lawmakers say BYOB is A-OK for restaurants http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-legislature/montana-lawmakers-say-byob-is-a-ok-for-restaurants/article_76cea2f2-8787-11e2-aae1-001a4bcf887a.html

Montanans can now have wine delivered to them from other states http://www.matr.net/article-57506.html