(1) An agent's commission percentage may be adjusted to the average commission percentage of agents with similar gross sales volumes as prescribed in 16-2-101, MCA.

(2) Except as otherwise provided, sales information from the two most recent calendar years will be used when determining the gross sales volumes.

(3) The department will apply standard statistical measures to establish the sales bands. The agents will be divided into six sales bands. The sales bands will be proportioned using a standard bell curve.

(4) The proposed sales bands with corresponding proposed average commission rates for each band will be made available to the public for comment 60 days prior to the commencement of the review period.

(5) Copies of the sales bands with corresponding proposed average commission rates for each band may be obtained by contacting the Department of Revenue, Liquor Distribution, P.O. 1712, Helena, MT 59624-1712.