For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL OUTLET. Any physical location or structure from which any alcoholic beverage may be sold, delivered or served at retail pursuant to a license granted by the Montana Department of Alcohol Beverage Control.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. A compound produced and sold for human consumption as a drink that contains more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume.
BUSINESS CERTIFICATE. A certificate or license authorizing a business to operate within the city.
LICENSEE. Any person or entity that has a license for the retail sale, delivery or service of alcoholic beverages from the Montana Department of Revenue - Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
MANAGER. The person, regardless of job title or description, has discretionary powers to organize, control or direct the operation of an alcoholic beverage.
PATRON. A customer who purchases alcohol through a sale, service or delivery.
RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL SALES AND SERVICE TRAINING or RASS TRAINING. A training program conducted by the Montana Department of Revenue - Alcoholic Beverage Control Division or by a certified RASS training provider to train alcohol licensees, their managers and servers in responsible alcoholic beverage sales and service methods and practices.
SERVER. Any person who, as a part of his or her employment sells, serves or delivers any alcoholic beverages.
(Prior Code, § 9.28.030) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 139, passed 1-3-2011; Ord. 2019-14, passed 10-21-2019)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see MCA § 16-1-106(4)