Montana voters approved recreational cannabis in November 2020 (CI-118 and I-190), with retail sales beginning January 1, 2022. Montana has a relatively small but growing cannabis market.
1 oz usable cannabis
Active
4 plants per person, 8 per household
Limited
Medical Patients
1 oz
usable cannabis
Recreational (21+)
1 oz
usable cannabis
Up to 8g concentrate
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 4 plants per person, 8 per household
Must be 21+
Card Cost
$15/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
100+
Legalized
2020
Sales Started
2022
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1 oz per transaction
Delivery
Not allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited.
Limited protections.
Montana does not have strong employment protections for cannabis users.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
2022: Recreational sales launched January 1
2023: Delivery services under consideration
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.