BEFORE THE Department of REVENUE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 42.13.701 pertaining to Production Increments Used in the Calculation of Taxes on Beer

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On July 9, 2021, the Department of Revenue published MAR Notice No. 42-1034 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 869 of the 2021 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 13.

 

2. No requests for a public hearing were received. The department did not receive any written comments in opposition to the proposed amendments. The department did receive two written comments of support for the proposed amendments from Matt Leow, Executive Director, Montana Brewers Association, and Kristi Blazer, Executive Director, Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association. Both commenters agree that the department's amendments to ARM 42.13.701 bring the rule into conformity with its authorizing statute, 16-1-406, MCA, and encouraged the department to expedite updating the subject matter references on its website. The department thanks Mr. Leow and Ms. Blazer for their comments and support.

 

           3. The department has amended ARM 42.13.701 as proposed.

 

 

/s/ Todd Olson                                             /s/ Brendan Beatty                                      

Todd Olson                                                   Brendan Beatty

Rule Reviewer                                              Director of Revenue

 

Certified to the Secretary of State August 17, 2021.