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Montana charges a 4% state-level tax on medical cannabis. Then, municipalities can charge up to an additional 3%. So, you can expect to pay up to a 7% tax on medical cannabis in Montana.

Montana charges a 20% excise tax on recreational cannabis at the state level. Additionally, municipalities can charge up to a 3% tax on recreational sales. You can expect to pay up to a 23% tax on recreational cannabis in Montana.

Medical marijuana patients save 16% in taxes over recreational users.

No. Montana only allows doctors of medicine and osteopathy to recommend medical cannabis.

Montana's list of qualifying conditions is a bit more restrictive than other states:

• Glaucoma
• HIV or AIDS (must be adversely affecting patient's health status)
• Cancer
• Wasting syndrome or cachexia
• Persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities and is documented by the patient's treating physician
• Intractable seizures or epilepsy
• Intractable nausea or vomiting
• Crohn's disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Painful peripheral neuropathy
• Hospice care
• A central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms
• PTSD

Montana's medical marijuana cards are typically valid for one year unless the recommending physician specifies otherwise.

Medical cannabis patients can purchase up to one ounce of cannabis or its equivalent in THC in Montana and up to five ounces per month. You can also ask your physician to complete the Montana Cardholder Petition for Exception to Monthly Purchase Limits to increase this amount to eight ounces per month if necessary.

Medical cannabis patients can possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis in Montana. They can also store the additional cannabis they cultivate from up to 4 plants in a secure, locked location at their home.

Adults over 21 can purchase up to 1 ounce of cannabis or its equivalent in Montana.

Adults over 21 can possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis in Montana. They can also store the additional cannabis they cultivate from up to two plants in a secure, locked location at their home.

Montana allows a full range of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, tinctures, topicals, vapes, and just about anything else.

Yes. Montana counties where the majority of voters opposed I-190 can ban recreational cannabis businesses. Cities and counties where the majority of the voters voted in favor of 1-90 can only ban cannabis sales if the voters approve a local initiative or referendum. Great Falls bans sales within the city despite this rule, citing federal law. A lawsuit is pending on the issue.

Yes. Montana allows medical cannabis patients to have their cannabis delivered to their homes.

Yes. Montana allows recreational cannabis dispensaries to deliver to your home.

Montana does not specify allowed hours for cannabis delivery.

Montana doesn't explicitly forbid driving with cannabis in the car. Still, it is illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis everywhere, and consuming cannabis is prohibited in public in Montana. It's best practice to treat cannabis like alcohol and observe open container laws. Cannabis, then, should either be transported in a sealed container or the trunk of the vehicle.

No, it's not legal to consume cannabis publicly in Montana for recreational or medical purposes.

No. Montana does not allow cannabis consumption lounges.

Medical marijuana patients can cultivate up to 4 mature plants and 12 immature plants in Montana.

Adults over 21 can cultivate up to 2 mature plants and 2 immature plants in Montana.

Montana residents must be 21 or older to cultivate cannabis. Cannabis plants cannot be visible to the public. Renters need to get written permission from their landlord before cultivating cannabis.

Montana doesn't have a traditional caregiver program. Instead, the role of caregiver is broken up depending on the patient's age.

Patients 21 and up can designate two individuals over the age of 21 to serve as their “designated purchasers.” These individuals can purchase medical cannabis using the patient's card for the patient.

Patients under 21 need a parent or legal guardian to purchase their medical cannabis. The guardian must submit documentation proving guardianship of the patient and sign a written statement consenting to the terms of the program. If the guardian is to cultivate cannabis on the patient's behalf, they will need to submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.

Any adult over 21 can be a designated purchaser for an adult patient. Parents and guardians can become a designated purchaser for a child, but if they wish to cultivate for the child, they must submit to a criminal background check.

Any adult can become a designated purchaser for a patient, but parents who wish to cultivate for their children must submit to a criminal background check. Anyone who is convicted of a drug offense will have their card revoked.

Absolutely. You have the right to see whatever practitioner you choose to renew your medical marijuana certification, so long as they're licensed in the state and qualified to certify patients for cannabis use. All NuggMD practitioners are fully licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have obtained all state required education and certifications to recommend cannabis.