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Adult-Use & Medical — LegalNorth America

Montana

Montana legalized medical cannabis in 2004 via Initiative 148 and adult-use cannabis in 2020 through Initiative 190 (Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act), with retail sales beginning January 1, 2022. The Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD), within the Montana Department of Revenue, regulates all licensed cannabis businesses. Dispensaries are licensed as either medical-only or adult-use, with adult-use dispensaries permitted to serve both consumer types. Montana imposes a 20% excise tax on adult-use sales. New dispensary license applications will not be accepted until July 1, 2027, restricting market entry to existing licensees. House Bill 792 (2025) imposes updated packaging requirements and addiction resource disclosures effective July 1, 2026. Up to eight Combined-Use Licenses are reserved for federally recognized Native American tribes.

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Regulator
Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division
Key Legislation
Montana Code Annotated Title 16, Chapter 12 — Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act
Year Legalized
2004
Program Size
Licensed dispensaries statewide; new ...

Key Facts

  • Adult-use legalized via Initiative 190 in 2020; retail sales began January 1, 2022
  • 20% excise tax on adult-use cannabis sales
  • New dispensary license applications frozen until July 1, 2027 — restricting market entry
  • Up to eight Combined-Use Licenses reserved for federally recognized Native American tribes
  • HB 792 (2025) requires updated exit packaging with addiction resource QR codes effective July 2026

Key Legislation

Montana Code Annotated Title 16, Chapter 12 — Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act

Regulatory Body

Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD), Montana Department of Revenue

Country Info
ISO Code
US
Region
North America
Tier
Tier 1 — Active Program
Status
Adult-Use & Medical — Legal
Sources
Montana Code Annotated Title 16, Chapter 12 — Marijuana RegulationCannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD), Montana Department of Revenue
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.