Montana Qualifying Conditions For Medical Marijuana

Montana allows patients with the following conditions to apply for a medical cannabis card:

• Glaucoma
• Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome when the condition or disease results in symptoms that seriously and adversely affect the patient’s health status
• Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
• Severe chronic pain is persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient’s treating physician
• Intractable nausea or vomiting
• Epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Crohn’s disease
• Painful peripheral neuropathy
• A central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms
• Admittance into hospice care
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Cancer

Does Montana accept out-of-state medical cards?

Montana does not accept out-of-state medical cards, but an adult medical patient can visit a legal dispensary to purchase with an ID.

When does my Montana medical card expire?

Medical cards expire one year from the date the patient completes the registration process with the state.

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Montana marijuana DUI laws

Here are the penalties in Montana for driving under the influence:

• First offense – imprisonment for six months; fine of no more than 1,000 USD; first 24 hours of jail time must be served.
• Second offense – imprisoned not less than seven days, nor more than six months, and fined no more than 1,000 USD; first offenders must serve 48 hours of imprisonment consecutively; the vehicle may be subject to seizure.
• Third offense – imprisoned not less than 30 days, nor more than one year; fine of no more than 5,000 USD; first 48 hours of imprisonment must be served and served consecutively.

Montana marijuana growing laws

You can only grow cannabis if you have a Medical Cannabis Card. You must be 21 years or older and can grow up to 5 cannabis plants in your home, out of sight from the public.

Montana public consumption laws

Montana state law prohibits the use of cannabis in a public place, including for medical patients.

Residents may use no marijuana in the following locations:

• Federal property
• National parks, national forests, reservations
• Land managed by the US Bureau of Land Management
• Federal prisons
• All federal buildings and offices regardless of department
• Federally subsidized housing units also prohibit all forms of cannabis

Montana city specific laws

The laws listed here are for the state. Cities, counties, schools, universities, and employers may set their own rules and consequences. Be sure to check how marijuana laws differ in each county or town before you use.