Mont. Code § 16-12-501

Current through the 2023 Regular Session

Section 16-12-501 - Purpose

The purpose of this part is to:

(1) provide a regulatory system for providing marijuana for the use of individuals with debilitating medical conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder, in order to alleviate the symptoms of the debilitating medical condition;

(2) allow for the limited cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marijuana as permitted by this chapter;

(3) allow persons to assist registered cardholders with the cultivation of marijuana and manufacture of marijuana products permitted by this chapter.

(4) provide for a registry of individuals with debilitating medical conditions entitled to purchase marijuana and marijuana products at the tax rate specified in 15-64-102; and

(5) provide the process for obtaining a registry identification card.

§ 16-12-501, MCA

Added by Laws 2021, Ch. 576,Sec. 9, eff. 1/1/2022.

Contingent voidness. Section 115 of Laws 2021, Ch. 576 provides: "Contingent voidness. If the Montana supreme court determines that Initiative Measure No. 190, approved November 3, 2020, other than the portions relating to revenue distribution, is in violation of the Montana constitution and the constitutional infirmity invalidates the entire initiative, then both Initiative Measure No. 190 and [this act] [Ch. 576] are void."