(1) Except as otherwise required by ARM 23.16.116 or ARM 23.16.117, when an owner of a gambling operator license changes the type of alcoholic beverage license, the owner must submit an amended gambling license application and obtain department approval.

(2) The department may conduct an investigation to determine whether the proposed change of the license type meets the licensure requirements in 23-5-176, MCA, and department rules.

(3) The applicant may continue to operate during the time the amended application is being processed.