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Easily book your online appointment and share your medical history with a simple intake form.
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After the consultation, your physician will provide a signed certification valid for 60 days which you must submit through the TransAction Portal (TAP) along with required documents to complete your state registration.
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Once approved, you'll receive access to a temporary Montana medical marijuana card that can be printed from TAP for immediate use. Your permanent card will arrive shortly after.
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Montana: Everything You Need to Know
Montana Law
Montana’s medical cannabis program was established through voter-approved Initiative 148 in 2004 and is regulated by the Montana Department of Revenue. Qualified patients with physician recommendations can access medical cannabis through licensed dispensaries or home cultivation.
- Patients must be Montana residents to obtain medical cannabis cards.
- Recommendations must come from Montana-licensed physicians (MD or DO).
- Qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, PTSD, severe chronic pain, cachexia, intractable nausea or vomiting, painful peripheral neuropathy, muscle spasms from central nervous system disorders, and hospice care admission.
- Home cultivation is allowed.
- Minor patients require approval from two physicians unless the treating physician is an oncologist, neurologist, or epileptologist.
- Caregivers may assist patients but are limited to serving no more than two patients at a time.
- Recreational cannabis is legal.
Montana Reform Timeline
2004 – Medical Cannabis Approved
- Voters approve Initiative 148, the Montana Medical Marijuana Act, by 62% establishing the state’s medical cannabis program.
2011 – Restrictions and Legal Challenges
- Legislature passes restrictions on medical program limiting providers to three patients. Governor vetoes full repeal but some restrictions are blocked by courts.
2020 – Recreational Cannabis Approved
- Voters approve Initiative 190 legalizing recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over, effective January 1, 2021. Adult-use sales begin January 1, 2022.
2023-2025 – Ongoing Refinements
- Legislature passes multiple bills addressing licensing, testing requirements, THC limits, synthetic cannabinoids, and packaging standards. Home cultivation for adult use becomes legal July 1, 2023.
Montana Possession Limits
Montana law allows medical marijuana cardholders and recreational users to possess cannabis products within limits.
- Medical cardholders may purchase up to 1 ounce of flower per day from licensed dispensaries.
- Maximum monthly possession for medical patients is 5 ounces of flower (can petition for 8 ounces).
- Conversion formula: 1 ounce of flower equals 800mg THC in edibles or 8 grams/8mL of THC concentrate.
- Cardholders who name a provider may possess up to 1 ounce of usable marijuana.
- Cardholders without a named provider may possess up to 4 mature plants, 4 seedlings, and the amount of usable marijuana allowed by state rules.
- Two or more cardholders sharing a residence without providers may have a maximum of 8 mature plants, 8 seedlings, and state-allowed amounts.
- Adult-use consumers (21+) may possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana for recreational purposes.
- Registered medical cannabis patients can grow up to four mature plants and four seedlings at any one time.
- Adults aged 21 and over may cultivate up to two mature recreational cannabis plants and two seedlings for personal use.
- Patients must present valid Montana medical cannabis card and government-issued identification when purchasing from dispensaries.
- Montana medical cannabis cards are valid for one year from the approval date.
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FAQs
What medical conditions qualify for a Montana medical marijuana card?
Qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, epilepsy or seizure disorders, Crohn's disease, PTSD, severe chronic pain, cachexia or wasting syndrome, intractable nausea or vomiting, painful peripheral neuropathy, muscle spasms from central nervous system disorders, and admission to hospice care.
How long is a Montana medical marijuana card valid?
Montana medical cannabis cards are valid for up to one year from the approval date. Physicians may specify a shorter duration in their recommendation based on the patient's medical needs. Cards must be renewed annually.
Can out-of-state patients use medical marijuana in Montana?
No, Montana does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana cardholders. Patients must be Montana residents to qualify for the medical cannabis program and obtain a Montana medical cannabis card.
How much medical marijuana can I possess in Montana?
Medical cardholders may purchase up to 1 ounce of flower per day and up to 5 ounces per month. Patients can petition their physician to increase the monthly limit to 8 ounces.
Can I grow my own medical marijuana in Montana?
Yes, registered cardholders who have not named a provider may cultivate up to 4 mature plants and 4 seedlings. If two or more cardholders share a residence without providers, they may cultivate a maximum of 8 mature plants and 8 seedlings combined.
Is recreational marijuana legal in Montana?
Yes, recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over has been legal since January 1, 2021. Adult-use sales began January 1, 2022, in counties that approved Initiative 190. Recreational users may possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana and home cultivation became legal July 1, 2023.