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SB 74MONTANASession 2025State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Montana revises marijuana business definitions, manufacturer licensing fees, product potency variance rules, and tax provisions

Original title: Generally revise marijuana laws

Last action · May 13, 2025: Chapter Number AssignedSponsor: Josh Kassmier

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What This Bill Does

Montana updates state marijuana laws to revise retail price tax definitions, modify employee and financial interest criteria, remove probationary lab licenses, adjust manufacturer licensing fees, and permit a 10% measurement for specific manufactured marijuana products. The changes take effect generally on October 1, 2025, with tax provisions applying to quarters after June 30, 2025.

Why it matters

Marijuana business operators face new licensing fee tiers, revised ownership disclosure rules, and strict THC potency packaging limits, while state tax calculations and hotline reporting requirements change for the public.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Marijuana Business Licensees

Licensees must comply with updated fee tiers, ownership disclosure rules, third-party contract limitations, and product potency standards.

Directly affected

Testing Laboratories

Testing laboratories are no longer eligible for probationary licensing options under the updated statute.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new annual fees for marijuana manufacturers?
Manufacturer annual fees depend on monthly concentrate production: $5,000 for production between under 1 pound and 10 pounds, $10,000 for 10 to 15 pounds, and $20,000 for 15 pounds or more.
Can consumers purchase marijuana products with varying THC amounts?
Yes, products such as capsules, tinctures, topicals, suppositories, and transdermal patches are allowed a 10% deviation above or below the specified THC limits per package.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

50 actions
  1. May 13, 2025Senate
    Chapter Number Assigned
  2. May 8, 2025SenateEnrolled
    (S) Signed by Governor
  3. Apr 30, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to Governor
  4. Apr 29, 2025House
    (H) Signed by Speaker
  5. Apr 27, 2025Senate
    (S) Signed by President
  6. Apr 19, 2025Senate
    (S) Returned from Enrolling
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  1. Apr 17, 2025Senate
    (S) Sent to Enrolling
  2. Apr 17, 2025House
    (H) 3rd Reading
  3. Apr 17, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  4. Apr 16, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Report
  5. Apr 16, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  6. Apr 15, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  7. Apr 15, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Rereferred to Committee
  8. Apr 15, 2025House
    (H) 2nd Reading
  9. Apr 15, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  10. Apr 9, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Report
  11. Apr 9, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  12. Apr 7, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  13. Apr 4, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  14. Mar 28, 2025House
    (H) 1st Reading
  15. Mar 28, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Referred to Committee
  16. Mar 28, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to House
  17. Mar 27, 2025Senate
    (S) 3rd Reading
  18. Mar 27, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  19. Mar 25, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  20. Mar 25, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  21. Mar 21, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  22. Mar 21, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Rereferred to Committee
  23. Mar 21, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  24. Mar 21, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  25. Feb 14, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  26. Feb 14, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  27. Jan 28, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  28. Jan 15, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing Canceled
  29. Jan 13, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  30. Jan 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Printed
  31. Jan 10, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Unsigned
  32. Jan 7, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  33. Jan 6, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  34. Dec 30, 2024Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Received
  35. Dec 30, 2024Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Requested
  36. Dec 27, 2024SenateIntroduced
    (S) Introduced
  37. Dec 27, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  38. Nov 19, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  39. Nov 15, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  40. Nov 8, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  41. Oct 18, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  42. Sep 26, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  43. Sep 17, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  44. Sep 9, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Josh KassmierSenate · District 13RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Removal of Lab Probationary Licenses

The legislation formally removes probationary licensing pathways for testing laboratories, tightening initial compliance standards.

Department of Revenue

Connected Entities

Office of Dispute Resolution, Department of Public Health and Human Services, International Organization for Standardization and 3 more
OrganizationOffice of Dispute Resolution“Department of revenue office conducting contested case hearings”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Public Health and Human Services“Former administrator of the medical marijuana program”Map →
OrganizationInternational Organization for Standardization“Accreditation standard organization”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“State department responsible for administering marijuana licensing, taxes, and h”Map →
PersonJosh Kassmier“Republican Senator, District 13, sponsor of SB 74”Map →
OrganizationEconomic Affairs Interim Committee“Requested the introduction of SB 74”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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  • Controversy20
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