(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 location of the 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 meets the licensure requirements in 23-5-176, MCA, and department rules.

(3) The gambling operator may continue to operate at the current location during the time the amended application is being processed.