If you want a liquor license in Montana, get read to pay up. The state’s lawmakers are considering a proposal to sell new licenses to the high bidder. Currently, they are issued by lottery.
The proposal does not apply to license bought and sold on the private market.
Rep. Steve Fitzpatrick (R) called the fact that only those with deep pockets will be able to get a liquor license is a “potential downside,” said Rep. Steve Fitzpatrick (R).