(1) The application process for a restaurant beer and wine license is the same as the process outlined in subchapter 1 of this chapter except for the initial licensing fee which ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the seating capacity of the restaurant.

(2) Applicants must also meet:

(a) premises suitability requirements;

(b) investigation requirements;

(c) public notice requirements; and

(d) eligibility claimed for a preference.

(3) In the case of a new or remodeled restaurant, all the current prerequisites listed in ARM 42.12.122 and 42.13.106 must be met.

(4) For on-premises retail consumption beer license applications with premises that are under construction or are being remodeled, the applicant must complete the premises within a reasonable time as stated in ARM 42.12.207.