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Montana

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Montana.

Adult-Use
METRC
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Regulatory Overview

Montana Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Montana. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Montana Department of Revenue Cannabis Control Division

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Seed-to-Sale System

Montana uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Montana has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryRestricted
EcommerceRestricted
Key Details

What You Need to Know About Montana

1

Adult-use sales began January 2022

2

METRC for seed-to-sale tracking

3

Delivery allowed with restrictions

4

Local jurisdictions can ban retail sales

Official Sources

Regulatory Details

Montana Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Montana.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use
Flower1 oz
Concentrates8g
Edibles800mg THC
Periodper transaction

Tax Rates

State Excise20% on adult-use; 4% on medical
Local TaxCounties may impose up to 3%

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

2 mature + 2 seedlings per adult (recreational); 4 mature + 4 seedlings (medical)

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Medical patients 18+ benefit from lower 4% tax rate.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing
Potency
Pesticides
Residual solvents
Microbials
Mycotoxins
Heavy metals
Foreign matter
Moisture content

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes
Universal warning symbol
Addiction resource link on exit packaging
Strain name and product type
Seed-to-sale tracking ID
Edibles: max 100mg THC per package, 5mg per serving

License Types

Cultivator (Tiered)

Micro to tier 11 by canopy size

Manufacturer

Converts into products and concentrates

Dispensary (Medical)

Retail to registered cardholders

Dispensary (Adult-Use)

Retail to adults 21+

Transporter

Transport between licensed premises

Testing Laboratory

ISO 17025 accredited

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Montana

Licensing

Maintain active license with Montana DOR

Inventory

Participate in state seed-to-sale tracking

Sales

Verify age 21+ or medical card

Enforce per-transaction limits

1 oz flower, 8g concentrate, 800mg THC edibles

Collect 20% adult-use or 4% medical excise

Plus up to 3% local

Reporting

Comply with DOR reporting requirements

FAQ

Montana Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Montana.

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