Montana Cannabis News July 2024
STAY INFORMED on Montana Cannabis News: The link below leads to a page on the State of Montana’s website that is frequently updated with the latest information Marijuana Laws and New Regulations. We encourage you to check this page on regular basis if you wish to state up-to-date on the most important new laws or changes to current laws affecting all those who use marijuana.
July 29, 2024
Local weed tax to go on November ballot
The Jefferson County Commission voted July 23 to put on the November 2024 election ballot referendums that would impose an additional 3% excise tax on sales of recreational and medical marijuana
July 15, 2024
Missoula City Council places a halt on any new marijuana dispensary licenses
More than two years since the commencement of recreational marijuana sales in Montana, state and local authorities are considering methods to prevent the opening of new dispensaries. The Missoula City Council has implemented a two-year moratorium on new dispensary licenses within city boundaries.
Similar legislation for a statewide cap is being developed by state legislators.
Discussions are also taking place in the Montana Legislature, where the Interim Economic Affairs Committee is preparing a bill for the upcoming session that would limit dispensaries to current numbers for two years. During a hearing in June, Kate Cholewa, the head of the Montana Cannabis Industry Association, stated that the industry supports the draft.
Cholewa mentioned, “It’s essentially putting a hold on expansion. In my view, this legislature has the ability to accelerate or decelerate. This draft is about proceeding cautiously.” As per the Montana Department of Revenue, there are over 400 licensed dispensaries in the state.
The draft bill would prevent the state from processing any new dispensary licenses but would permit existing licenses to change hands. The committee will vote on advancing the draft at its August meeting.
