How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Montana
Schedule an Evaluation with a Certified Physician
Schedule an appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor.
Submit Your Application
Submit a medical marijuana card application through the state’s online portal. The state charges a $20 fee.
Receive Your Card
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive your MMJ card in the mail.
Montana Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
To be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Montana, you must be diagnosed with one of the following qualifying conditions:
- Admittance into hospice care in accordance with rules adopted by the department
- Cachexia or wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms
- Crohn’s disease
- Epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Intractable nausea or vomiting
- Multiple sclerosis
- Painful peripheral neuropathy
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Severe chronic pain that is persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities (as documented by the patient’s treating physician)
Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Montana?
There are over 400 marijuana dispensaries operating in Montana. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can purchase a variety of products, including edibles, topicals, tinctures, and cannabis flower. Cardholders can buy up to one ounce of cannabis flower per day and five ounces per month.
About Montana Cannabis Program
The Montana medical marijuana program was established in 2004 after the passage of Initiative 190, which was approved by Montana voters. The program allows patients with qualifying medical conditions to use marijuana for therapeutic purposes.
To participate, patients must obtain a recommendation from a licensed physician and register with the Montana Cannabis Control Division. Once registered, each patient receives a medical marijuana card that permits them to purchase cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries and cultivate a limited number of plants for personal use.
How to Renew Your Card in Montana
In Montana, medical marijuana patients must renew their MMJ cards annually. To renew your card, complete the following steps:
- Schedule Your Renewal Appointment: Book with with a licensed physician.
- Apply Online: Submit a renewal application through the state’s online portal. The state charges a $20 fee.
- Receive Your New Card: Once your application is approved, you’ll receive your new MMJ card in the mail.
How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in MT
A caregiver is someone who assists a qualifying medical marijuana patient with the purchase, transport, administration, and/or cultivation of medical marijuana. In Montana, caregivers must be at least 21 years old.
To become a caregiver in Montana, also known as a “designated purchaser,” you don’t need to submit an application to the state. Rather, the patient(s) whom you wish to care for must nominate you to purchase medical cannabis on their behalf when they register or renew their MMJ card(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can get your MMJ card online in Montana. The state allows telemedicine evaluations for medical marijuana.
In Montana, the state charges a $20 application fee for medical marijuana cards.
Once your application is approved, it can take up to 30 days for the Montana Cannabis Control Division to mail you your MMJ card. However, you’ll be able to print a temporary card after submitting your application.
No, Montana does not list anxiety as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana.
Yes, a minor can obtain medical marijuana in Montana, but a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and serve as their caregiver.
In Montana, a registered cardholder may buy up to one ounce of cannabis flower per day and five ounces per month.
Adults who're at least 21 years old can purchase recreational cannabis from Montana dispensaries without a medical card. However, you'll need an MMJ card to purchase medical cannabis.
In Montana, a registered medical marijuana patient is allowed to grow up to four mature cannabis plants and four seedlings.
No, Montana does not honor out-of-state MMJ cards.
Whether you can use your Montana medical card in other states will depend on those states' reciprocity laws. Some states accept out-of-state MMJ cards, while others don't. Be sure to research relevant legislation before traveling.
Yes, Montana is a recreational-use state. Adults who're 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and consume recreational marijuana.
In Montana, a medical marijuana card is valid for one year from its date of issuance.
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