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) has a direct or indirect financial interest in: (i) an alcoholic beverage retail license; (ii) a state agency liquor store; (iii) a beer wholesaler's license; (iv) a table wine distributor's license; (v) a brewery; or (vi) a 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 a history that would affect the performance of the representative; or (e) is a nonresident of Montana. (3) Individuals seeking registration as a representative must submit a properly completed application to the department and supply proof of residency, as per 16-3-107, MCA. The completed application, proof of residency, and the requirements in (2) will be reviewed by the department for the purpose of approving a registration of representative. (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) Registration of a representative is effective upon approval by the department. (6) 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; (b) filing a Montana income tax return; or (c) having a current Montana driver's license.