ARM 42.11.211. REGISTRATION OF REPRESENTATIVES

(1) A vendor must register a representative with the department in accordance with the provisions of ARM 42.11.212 through 42.11.215. (2) No person may be registered as a representative if he or she: (a) is an alcoholic beverage retail licensee, licensed beer wholesaler, table wine distributor, brewer, or licensed winery; (b) is an officer, director, agent, or employee of an alcoholic beverage retail licensee, licensed beer wholesaler, table wine distributor, brewer, or licensed winery; (c) is under the age of 18 years; (d) has been convicted of violating laws and regulations; or (e) is a non-resident of Montana. (3) In considering an application for registration of a representative, the department shall consider all matters pertaining to the residency, qualifications, experience, and character (including criminal record, if any) of the representative to be registered. (4) An application to register a representative must be signed by the vendor or an official of the vendor or the vendor's broker. (5) Individuals seeking registration as a representative must submit a properly completed application to the department. (6) Registration of a representative is effective upon approval by the department. (7) In addition to the definition of "resident" found in ARM Title 42, chapter 2, evidence of residency includes: (a) qualification to vote in a Montana election; or (b) filing a Montana income tax return.