As of January 1, 2021, adults 21 and over may possess and use up to one ounce of marijuana with no criminal penalties. However, marijuana consumption and possession (including medical marijuana) remains prohibited in public and certain other locations. It is also prohibited under federal law on all federal lands and waters. Marijuana (except medical marijuana) is prohibited in hospitals and other health care facilities. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana remains illegal. Certain medical marijuana licensees will be allowed to also sell adult use cannabis in Montana starting on January 1, 2022.
Who Oversees the Adult Use Program in Montana?
The Department of Revenue currently oversees all aspects of the adult use cannabis program in Montana. This became effective on 7/1/2021. In addition to continuing the Montana Medical Marijuana Program, the Department of Revenue will issue separate licenses for marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, transporters, and testing laboratories. The Department will offer 13 different cultivation or “canopy” licenses for cultivation facilities of different sizes. A worker permit will also be required for any employee participating in any part of a marijuana business.
Montana Recreational Sale Restrictions
The regulation of marijuana sales has defined purchase limitations for consumers. These limitations are outlined in the Montana Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.
Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Montana specific marijuana SOPs:
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