16-1-104. Intent and construction of code. The purpose and intent of this code are to prohibit transactions in alcoholic beverages which take place wholly within the state of Montana except under state control as specifically provided by this code, and every section and provision of this code shall be construed accordingly. The provisions of this code dealing with the importation, sale, and disposition of alcoholic beverages within the state, through the instrumentality of a department and otherwise, provide the means by which such state control shall be made effective, and nothing in this code shall be construed as forbidding, affecting, or regulating any transaction which is not subject to the legislative authority of the state.

     History: En. Sec. 99, Ch. 105, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 2815.159, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 4-233, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 4-1-104 by Sec. 42, Ch. 387, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 4-1-104; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 68, L. 1987.