Generally revise marijuana laws
This bill revises Montana's marijuana laws by adding stricter safety and operational requirements for cultivators and dispensaries. It directly affects marijuana businesses and their employees by prohibiting cultivation visible from public areas, banning minors from working at licensed premises, and restricting edible products from being packaged in ways that could confuse children with non-marijuana candy or desserts. The legislation also mandates child-resistant exit packaging for all marijuana products, requires pre-approval of packaging and labels before sale, and sets specific labeling requirements including THC content and health warnings. Additionally, the bill adjusts dispensary licensing rules by requiring local government approval in certain counties, allowing shared locations between adult-use and medical dispensaries under common ownership, and establishing a tiered license fee structure that starts at $5,000 per location.
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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 23, 2024
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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