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
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
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org