Alcoholic Beverage Outreach Program

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) is dedicated to supporting voluntary compliance through education and outreach. View the upcoming events where you’ll find us or submit a request for ABCD to participate in your event or provide education on requested topics.

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ABCD Town Hall Events

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) will be hosting Town Halls around the state providing updates about Montana’s alcoholic beverage laws from the 68th legislative session. These event are open to the public.

Montana’s ABCD is a member of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) and received an alcohol education grant from NABCA to host the Town Halls at no cost to attendees. NABCA’s mission is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.

All Town Halls are scheduled to start at noon. Food and refreshments are provided.

 

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Upcoming Outreach Activities

DateEvent NameDescriptionLocation
February 23, 2023ABCD EducationTrain the TrainerDillon, MT
March 13-15, 2023ABCD Outreach Booth18th Annual Building Code Education Conference: This conference brings in approximately 500 attendees from all areas of the building industryHilton Garden Inn
Missoula, MT
March 17, 2023ABCD Outreach PresentationMontana Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals (MALA) Annual ConferenceFairmont Hot Springs Resort
Anaconda, MT
March 21, 2023ABCD OutreachLewistown Law Enforcement Alcohol and ComplianceLewistown, MT
March 22, 2023Montana Law Enforcement Academy Alcohol TrainingTrain the new cadets alcohol laws focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement.Helena, MT
March 23, 2023ABCD Outreach EducationTrain the TrainerBillings, MT
March 28, 2023ABCD EducationTrain the TrainerButte, MT
Summer of 2023ABCD Outreach PresentationABCD Mini Summit - What’s new for licensees, industry, signs, materials, and providing information on Montana’s alcoholic beverage rules & laws that may have changed from the legislative session.Venue and Location TBD

Registration coming soon.

Previous Outreach Activities

DateEvent NameDescriptionLocation
01/25/2023ABCD Outreach - PresentationLicensee Requested Information SessionEureka, MT

9/29/2022Montana Brewers Association Trade Show & ConventionTrade Show Event – industry connections and learning for Montana craft brewers and industry partners.Missoula, MT

Date Event Name Description L
12/30/2022 ABCD Education Dillion Law Enforcement – Train the Trainer Dillon, MT
11/30/2022 ABCD Outreach – Presentation Licensee Requested Information Session Bozeman, MT
9/26/2022—9/28/2022 Montana Law Enforcement Academy Alcohol Training Train the new cadets alcohol laws focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement. Montana Law Enforcement Academy – Helena, MT
9/13/2022 Montana Tavern Association Trade Show & Convention Trade Show Event – What’s new for industry, signs and materials, and providing information on Montana’s alcoholic beverage rules & laws. Helena, MT
8/4/2022 Law Enforcement Academy Alcohol Training Train law enforcement focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement. Dillon, MT
7/26/2022 American Legion Outreach Meeting Topics – Top 10 violations and updates to the alcoholic beverage law and the differences between fraternal and regular licenses. Townsend, MT
6/30/2022 Law Enforcement Alcohol Training Train law enforcement focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement. Libby/Eureka, MT
3/28/2022 – 3/31/2022 Montana Department of Labor & Industry “2022 Building Codes Education Conference Trade Show Event – Providing information on where building inspectors fit in our processes” Helena, MT
3/15/2022 YCM Train the Trainer Certifying corporate participants as RASS trainers Bozeman, MT
3/2/2022 YCM Train the Trainer Certifying corporate participants as RASS trainers Butte, MT
2/24/2022 YCM Train the Trainer Certifying public/corporate participants as RASS trainers Billings
2/10/2022 YCM Train the Trainer Certifying public/corporate participants as RASS trainers Helena
1/26/2022 to 1/28/2022 MLEA Outreach Three day training session on relevant alcohol codes and rules. Includes live scenarios. Co-present with DOJ. Montana Law Enforcement Academy, Helena
1/21/2022 Elks Convention Outreach Statewide Elks Convention Great Falls
1/19/2022 YCM Corporate Train the Trainer Certifying corporate employees as RASS Trainers Bozeman
Date Event Name Description Location
9/28/2021 Montana Law Enforcement Academy Alcohol Training Train the new cadets alcohol laws focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement. Montana Law Enforcement Academy – Helena
9/23/2021 Montana Brewers Association 2021 Trade Show/Convention What’s new from the 2021 Legislative Session regarding alcohol Bozeman, MT
9/12/2021 Distillers Guild Annual Meeting What’s new from the 2021 Legislative Session regarding alcohol Missoula, MT
8/24/2021 Montana Tavern Association 2021 Convention Trade Show Event – What’s new from the 2021 Legislative Session regarding alcohol Butte, MT
8/23/2021 Department of Agriculture Montana Beverage Show Trade Show Event – Providing professional buyers Montana brewery, winery and distillery information Helena, MT
7/19/2021 Summer Institute Food and Consumer Safety Part 1 Where sanitarians fit in within ABCD. Online
7/7/2021

Cancelled

Local Sheriff Department Alcohol Education

Delving into code focusing on alcohol laws specifically in Title 16 pertaining to law enforcement. Choteau, MT
4/22/2021
4/21/2021
4/20/2021 Montana Law Enforcement Academy Alcohol Training Train the new cadets alcohol laws focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement. Montana Law Enforcement Academy – Helena
Date Event Name Description Location
11/19/2020 Montana Law Enforcement Academy Alcohol Training Train the new cadets alcohol laws focusing on the laws specifically in Title 16 (alcohol) pertaining to law enforcement. Montana Law Enforcement Academy – Helena
2/13/2020 Montana Alcohol Laws & Rules Overview—Law Enforcement and City Officials A high-level overview of Montana’s alcoholic beverage laws & rules. presentation lasting about 1-2 hours. An open question and answer session will follow. Stat Hangar at the Airport, Glasgow
02/11/2020 Montana Alcohol Laws & Rules Overview—Licensees and Members of the Public. A high-level overview of Montana’s alcoholic beverage laws & rules. presentation lasting about 1-2 hours. An open question and answer session will follow. Cottonwood Inn & Suite
54250 US Hwy 2
Glasgow, MT

Invite us to Your Event

We are available to participate in conferences, meetings, webinars, or other outreach events related to our mission. We may not be able to accommodate all requests, but in making our decision, among other things, we will consider:

  • Does the event fit within our mission or strategic goals?
  • Do we have the resources to support it?

Please contact us at least 90 days in advance if at all possible. We will respond within two weeks of receiving your inquiry.

We are interested in your feedback on outreach activities. If you attended a recent webinar, seminar, presentation, or other outreach event, please submit your comments to DORABCD-O&E@mt.gov.