Cannabis in Montana

Cannabis laws change. This page summarizes the current rules in Montana for adults 21 and older — what's legal, what isn't, possession limits, home cultivation, and where to buy.

Regulator: Montana Department of Revenue

Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

CBD

Legal

Home Grow

Allowed

Recreational Use in Montana

Recreational use is legal in Montana since 2020. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2022.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Montana. Sales are regulated by the Montana Department of Revenue. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Montana

Medical cannabis is legal in Montana since 2004. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Montana program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Montana Department of Revenue. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Montana. Plant limit: 4 per adult. 2 mature, 2 seedlings

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Montana. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Montana.

AT A GLANCE

State
Montana (MT)
Recreational legal since
2020
Possession limit (21+)
1 oz
Regulator
Montana Department of Revenue

I-190 passed 2020. Rural state with growing market.

21+ Only

For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.

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