Section 16-12-129 - Department to conduct background checks(1) In addition to any other requirement imposed under this chapter, before issuing any license under this chapter the department shall conduct: (a) a fingerprint-based background check meeting the requirements for a fingerprint-based background check by the department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation in association with an application for initial licensure and every 5 years thereafter; and(b) a name-based background check in association with an application for initial licensure and each year thereafter except years that an applicant is required to submit fingerprints for a fingerprint-based background check.(2) For the purpose of the background records check required under subsection (1), the department shall obtain fingerprints from each individual listed on an application submitted under this chapter and each individual who has a controlling beneficial ownership or financial interest in the license or prospective license, including: (a) each partner of an applicant that is a limited partnership;(b) each member of an applicant that is a limited liability company;(c) each director and officer of an applicant that is a corporation;(d) each individual who holds a 5% financial interest in the license applicant or is a controlling beneficial owner of the person applying for the license;(e) each individual who is a partner, member, director, or officer of a legal entity that holds a 5% financial interest in the license applicant or is a controlling beneficial owner of the person applying for the license; and(f) a person designated by the applicant as responsible for operating the licensed establishment on behalf of the licensee.(3) The department may establish procedures for obtaining fingerprints for the fingerprint-based and name-based background checks required under this section.Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 712,Sec. 10, eff. 10/1/2023.Added by Laws 2021, Ch. 576,Sec. 2, eff. 1/1/2022.Contingent voidness. Section 115 of Laws 2021, Ch. 576 provides: "Contingent voidness. If the Montana supreme court determines that Initiative Measure No. 190, approved November 3, 2020, other than the portions relating to revenue distribution, is in violation of the Montana constitution and the constitutional infirmity invalidates the entire initiative, then both Initiative Measure No. 190 and [this act] [Ch. 576] are void."