Where can I buy cannabis in Montana?

At licensed dispensaries regulated by the Montana Department of Revenue Cannabis Control Division. You must be 21 or older with valid government-issued photo ID. Visit their website for a list of licensed retailers.

Can I bring cannabis into Montana from a legal state?

No. Transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime regardless of the legal status in either state. You must purchase and consume cannabis within the state where it is legal.

Cannabis in Montana — Laws & Limits

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Cannabis Is Legal in Montana

Initiative I-190 passed November 2020 with 57% of the vote. Recreational sales began January 2022.

Montana Cannabis Quick Facts

Status	Recreational & Medical
Recreational	Legal
Medical	Legal
Decriminalized	Yes
Possession Limit	1 oz flower; home cultivation: 2 mature + 2 seedlings (medical: 4 mature + 4 seedlings)
Medical Conditions	Chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy, MS, Crohn's, PTSD, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and others
Regulatory Agency	Montana Department of Revenue Cannabis Control Division

Penalties & Enforcement

Over 1 oz: misdemeanor. Over 60g: felony, up to 5 years.

Even in states with legal cannabis, violations of possession limits, public consumption rules, and driving under the influence carry penalties. Driving while impaired is illegal in every state and can result in DUI charges.

What You Need to Know

20% tax on recreational sales. Counties and cities can opt out. Home cultivation allowed.

Nearby States with Legal Cannabis

Montana borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.

Washington — Recreational & Medical
Oregon — Recreational & Medical

Explore our dedicated Montana guide:

CannabisMontana.com — Montana cannabis guide covering recreational and medical programs, dispensary locations, and Big Sky Country regulations

Planning a cannabis-friendly trip? Visit CannabisTravel.org for destination guides, travel tips, and what you need to know about cannabis tourism across the U.S. and internationally.

Crossing into Canada? Montana borders Canada, where cannabis is federally legal. Visit CannabisCanada.org for province-by-province guides, border crossing rules, and what travelers need to know. Remember: carrying cannabis across the border is illegal in both directions.

Learn More

How to Get a Medical Cannabis Card — state-by-state application guide
Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state

Cannabis in Montana — Laws, Dispensaries & What You Need to Know