MT HB698

Counties or municipalities that previously approved recreational marijuana businesses may vote to prohibit them, but only after majority approval by the governing body of the county, consolidated city-county, or incorporated municipality

Ballot questions regarding prohibition of adult-use marijuana dispensaries must use specific language: "FOR banning recreational marijuana dispensaries" or "AGAINST banning recreational marijuana dispensaries"

A vote to overturn approval or prohibit marijuana business operations becomes effective 90 days after the local election is held

Clarifies the opt-out authority granted to local governments under House Bill 701 (2021) for recreational marijuana commercial activities