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MT SB255

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Hertz

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Montana residents 21 and older to obtain a marijuana identification card with $200 annual fee to purchase recreational marijuana, replacing the current system where any adult 21+ can purchase with government ID
  • Cards must include photo, unique ID number, and purchase tracking capability; temporary 60-day cards issued upon application with permanent cards within 30 days of approval
  • Department of Revenue maintains confidential registry of cardholders, with information disclosed only to authorized employees, law enforcement for verification, or by court order
  • Cardholders must carry the card at all times and display upon demand of law enforcement; must report name or address changes within 10 days or card becomes void
  • Medical marijuana registry identification cardholders remain exempt from the new requirement and continue under existing rules; effective January 1, 2026 for sales, with card system starting October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Revise recreational marijuana laws to require a marijuana identification card

Rule Making

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor and Economic Affairs2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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