(1) No alcoholic beverages license shall be issued to an entity unless the entity has been authorized to do business in Montana prior to making application for an alcoholic beverages license.

(2) An entity's application must be accompanied by the following, as issued within the last six months by the Montana Secretary of State:

(a) articles of incorporation or organization, or a certificate of existence for corporations and limited liability companies; or

(b) a certificate of fact or application as filed with the Secretary of State for all other types of entities.

(3) The applicant must be current on all filings and payments related to Montana income, corporation, withholding, business, and other taxes.