Form BS-DEPOT, the “Brewery Storage Depot License Application,” is a state document used by licensed Montana breweries to apply for the legal right to operate a separate storage facility. Under Montana law (16-4-102, MCA), a licensed brewer may own, lease, maintain, and operate a storage depot in any city or town within the state. This facility must be equipped with refrigeration and cooling apparatus and is used for receiving, handling, storing, and distributing beer. Essentially, this form allows a brewery to expand its distribution and storage capabilities beyond its primary manufacturing location. To qualify, the applicant must already hold a valid Montana brewery license and the appropriate federal bond. The application process includes a review by the Department of Justice and local officials, typically taking 60 to 90 days.
How To File Montana Form BS-DEPOT
You must mail the completed application, along with all required supporting documents and the necessary fees, to the Montana Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. The address is PO Box 1712, Helena, MT 59624-1712. Ensure that confidential documents, such as personal history statements and fingerprint cards, are enclosed in a separate “Confidential” envelope if they are included in your package.
Required Documents Checklist
Before filling out the form, ensure you have gathered the following critical documents, as incomplete applications will be delayed:
- A copy of your original TTB Federal Brewer’s Notice.
- Evidence of your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
- A Business Statement.
- Proof of real property ownership or a lease agreement for the depot location.
- Financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, or tax return).
- Copies of purchase documents for assets, including guarantees or security agreements.
- A detailed floor plan (on 8.5″ x 11″ paper) showing dimensions, refrigeration equipment, and the physical address.
- Zoning compliance documents.
How to Complete Montana Form BS-DEPOT
Section 1: General Information
Applicant Ownership Attestation
You must check the box to attest that the ownership of the storage depot license will be identical to the ownership of the existing brewery license.
Applicant Details
Enter the full legal name of the applicant (individual or business entity), FEIN, Social Security Number (if applicable), and your existing Brewery License Number. If you already have a Storage Depot License Number, enter it; otherwise, leave it blank.
Management Information
Enter the name of the person who will manage the storage depot. You must answer “Yes” or “No” to whether this is the same person who manages the brewery. If you answer “No,” you are required to submit a separate location manager application, fingerprint cards, and a personal history statement for the new manager.
Contact And Location Details
Provide your business telephone number, fax, email address, physical street address of the depot, and your mailing address.
Notifications
Check the appropriate box if you wish to receive annual renewal reminders via email. There is also a checkbox to authorize the department to send correspondence directly to your attorney; if selected, you must provide the attorney’s contact details.
Section 2: Type Of Transaction And Fees
Select Transaction
Check the box that corresponds to your application type:
- New License: Enclose a $400 fee.
- Transfer of Ownership: Enter the applicable fee.
- Processing Fee: Enter the applicable fee.
- Fingerprint Fee: Enclose $30.00 for each individual required to be fingerprinted.
Total Payment
Sum the amounts and enter the “Total Amount Enclosed.” Make your check or money order payable to “DOR Alcoholic Beverage Licensing.”
Section 3: Questions
Ownership Interests
Answer “Yes” or “No” to whether any applicant or partner has an interest in any other retail alcohol, agency liquor store, or wholesale license in any state or country. If “Yes,” explain.
Financial Interests
Answer “Yes” or “No” regarding whether any person other than the applicant has a financial interest in the business. If “Yes,” list their details.
Premises Ownership
Indicate if you own or are purchasing the building. If “Yes,” attach the purchase agreement or tax bill. If “No,” attach the lease agreement.
Equipment Ownership
Indicate if you own the furniture, fixtures, and equipment. If “No,” attach the lease or purchase agreement.
Readiness
Confirm if the building is ready for use. If “No,” provide the expected completion date and indicate if it is new construction or a remodel.
Section 4: Declaration And Affidavit
Signature
The applicant or authorized representative must sign and date the application.
- Printed Name and Title: Clearly print the name and official title of the person signing.
- Multiple Signatures: Space is provided for multiple signatures if the business structure requires it (e.g., multiple partners).