Montana Marijuana Information & FAQ

The approved medical conditions for Montana's medical marijuana program include: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, cachexia or wasting syndrome, intractable nausea, epilepsy, seizures, multiple sclerosis, Chron's disease, severe muscle spasms, hospice care, and chronic pain.

An original physician's statement signed by a physician must be submitted with the application.

Only a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy can complete the physician's statement form.

Patient application fees are $75.

Yes, minors can register in the program, but a parent or legal guardian must also fill out the minor application form authorizing use and two statements from physicians are required.

Registered patients are limited to 12 seedlings, 4 mature plants, and 1 ounce of usable marijuana.

Registration is mandatory in mandatory to benefit from the protections of the law.

No, Montana has no reciprocity agreements with other states.

Montana does not have a dispensary program. However, providers can be named by a card holder on their application and patients can get marijuana and marijuana infused products from providers.

Physicians outline the length of marijuana use recommended for the patient, but it cannot be longer than a year. Once the period of recommendation has run out, patients are required to re-apply.

The same application form is used to renew cards. The renewal fee is also $75.

Patients can use the change request form to request a replacement card

It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law.

Montana has a "provider" program rather than a caregiver program which works similarly. Providers must be designated by a registered patient and a provider must fill out the provider application and submit a $50 fee. Fingerprints and background check processes are also required.

Yes, designated providers can cultivate marijuana but are limited to 12 seedlings, 4 mature plants, and 1 ounce of usable marijuana per registered patient.

Yes, Montana's provider application allows for registering as both a provider and a patient.

Montana does not have a dispensary, collective or cooperative program outlined. Patients can designate a provider and obtain medical marijuana from providers.

Montana does not have a dispensary, collective or cooperative program outlined. Patients can designate a provider and obtain medical marijuana from providers.

Only registered patients and designated providers can cultivate marijuana.

Possession limits apply. Also, landlord permission is also required if applicable. Cultivation only for registered card holders is allowed only at the address approved. Additional rules apply.