Montana Cannabis Laws

(MT)
RecreationalUpdated December 6, 2025

Montana legalized recreational cannabis in 2020. Adults can possess 1 oz and grow 4 mature plants.

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Key Statistics

Fully Legal
Legal Status
21+
Minimum Age
1 oz
Possession Limit
Allowed
Home Growing

Quick Facts

Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

Minimum Age

21+

Effective Date

January 1, 2021

Recreational Cannabis Laws

Possession Limit

1 oz

Purchase Limit

1 oz

Home Cultivation

4 mature plants, 4 seedlings per adult

Medical Cannabis Program

Possession Limit

1 oz usable

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Crohn's, epilepsy, MS, chronic pain, PTSD, and others

Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.

Federal vs. Montana Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

Montana Law

Recreational Legal

Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess

What this means: While Montana has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

Montana Cannabis Law FAQ

Yes, Montana voters approved Initiative 190 in 2020, with legal sales beginning in 2022.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

Montana Official Cannabis Website

Sources

Montana (MT)

Quick Reference Card

Fully Legal
Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

Possession Limit

1 oz

Min Age

21+

Home Grow

4 mature plants, 4 seedlings p...

Last verified: December 6, 2025cannabislaw.munchmakers.com
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