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How to Get a MT Medical Marijuana Card

These are the steps to get a medical marijuana card in Montana with the help of Leafy DOC:

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Book Your Appointment

Skip the wait at the doctor’s office and schedule your evaluation from the comfort and convenience of your home. Submit an intake form with a few personal details and a summary of your medical history; then, we’ll help you book an on-demand telehealth appointment or schedule a convenient time for later.

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Match With a Licensed Marijuana Doctor

Connect with the right doctor in minutes and easily chat with your provider on a smartphone, computer, or tablet via phone call or video. Our licensed physicians will evaluate your qualifying condition, address your questions and concerns, and then provide a recommendation for medical cannabis via email.

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Register with the MT Department of Revenue

 If the doctor approves the condition and writes an MMJ recommendation, the patient must register and pay the state application fee online via the TAP Portal.

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Get Your Montana Medical Card

After the State approves your registration, a temporary card will be issued to the patient through their TAP Portal license dashboard. Once you have the MMJ card, you can visit Montana dispensaries and purchase medicinal cannabis products.

The Leafy DOC Difference

We’re here to help! At Leafy DOC, we believe that access to medical cannabis is essential; we connect medical marijuana patients with a licensed medical marijuana doctor online for patient evaluations. A certified health professional is ready to help with the medical marijuana certification.

Don’t just take our word for it

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CANNABIS IN MONTANA – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Montana Marijuana Laws

  • Marijuana is a Schedule I substance in the state of Montana
  • Federally, cannabis is still considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance.
  • An adult resident may possess up to one ounce of cannabis
  • Possession of more than one ounce of marijuana but less than two ounces of marijuana is a civil infraction punishable at the person’s choice, either by a fine of up to 200 USD or the completion of four hours of community service.
  • Distribution of more than two ounces of marijuana, with or without compensation, is punishable by a mandatory minimum of one year, a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, and a fine of up to 50,000 USD.
  • Those age 21 and older may legally grow no more than two plants and two seedlings.
  • Possession, manufacture, or delivery of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months of imprisonment and/or a fine of 500 USD.

Cannabis Policy Reform Timeline

  • 2004: The Montana Medical Marijuana Act was passed by voters to establish the Montana Medical Marijuana Program
  • 2016: I-182 Montana Medical Marijuana Initiative eliminated many of the more strict requirements of SB-423 and added chronic pain and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as qualifying conditions.
  • 2017: SB433 created more detailed regulations, allowed additional chemical manufacturing
  • of marijuana products, and created a tax on gross sales.
  • 2019: SB265 increased the tax on medicinal marijuana providers in the state, while it also
  • made it easier for patients to get cannabis from other providers.
  • 2020: I-190 Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana; criminal possession or use of less than one ounce of marijuana no longer applies under state law for adults
  • 21 and older: Adults may plant and cultivate up to four mature marijuana plants and four seedlings. 
  • 2022: Sales for adult-use marijuana began on January 1, 2022

Possession Limits in MT

  • Adult residents may possess one ounce of cannabis at a time. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Patients with the following conditions to apply for a Montana medical card:
  • Glaucoma
  • Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome when the condition or disease results in symptoms that seriously and adversely affect the patient’s health status
  • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
  • Severe chronic pain is persistent pain of severe intensity that significantly interferes with daily activities as documented by the patient’s treating physician
  • Intractable nausea or vomiting
  • Epilepsy or an intractable seizure disorder
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Painful peripheral neuropathy
  • A central nervous system disorder resulting in chronic, painful spasticity or muscle spasms
  • Admittance into hospice care
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Cancer

Montana does not accept out-of-state medical cards, but an adult medical patient can visit a legal dispensary to purchase with an ID. 

That depends on the State you visit; some states accept out-of-state MMJ cards while others do not. We recommend checking local medical cannabis rules and regulations before traveling.

You can only grow cannabis if you have a Medical Cannabis Card. You must be 21 years or older and can grow up to 5 cannabis plants in your home, out of sight from the public.  

Montana state law prohibits the use of cannabis in a public place, including for medical patients. 
No marijuana may be used in the following locations:
  • federal property
  • national parks, national forests, reservations
  • land managed by the US Bureau of Land Management
  • federal prisons
  • all federal buildings and offices, regardless of department
  • Federally subsidized housing units also prohibit all forms of cannabis
Helping you apply for a Montana medical marijuana card

Our Mission at Leafy DOC is to provide a seamless customer experience, educate people about cannabis, and ultimately help people get an MMJ card quickly and efficiently.

We put our best efforts towards getting you legal access to cannabis products by providing health consultation and an appointment to get your medical marijuana card online.

Our team is here every step of the way to help you learn about cannabis and its medical benefits for your body and mind.

Montana law requires all qualified patients to be registered with the State before purchasing medical marijuana products.
Requirements are as follows: 
  • A medical marijuana patient must be 18 years of age or older
  • Only patients who can prove Montana residency can apply (personal driver’s license, Government ID)
  • Montana residents must also have medical records showing a diagnosis that qualifies for medical marijuana cards by a licensed doctor.

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • No convictions of a felony drug offense
  • Registered with the Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Becoming a Caregiver
  • The Cardholder should be certified for the medical use of marijuana with a physician’s recommendation.
  • The Cardholder needs to designate the caregiver by sending an application to the Department of Public Health and Human Services.
  • The Cardholder and the Provider will both have a registry identification card to possess and cultivate marijuana.

Visit These Montana Hotspots After Getting Your Medical Card

Glacier National Park

Few destinations are more appealing than Glacier National Park for those seeking breathtaking landscapes and scenery. It is a magical place to visit in Montana, on the border with Canada and adjacent to the Canadian Waterton Lakes National Park. 

Shuttles and guided tours are available for tourists, but hiking is the ideal way to see the park’s beauty. Over 700 miles of hiking trails are ready to be explored, and you can also go fishing, mountain biking, or horseback riding along the way.

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Great Falls

In the center of Montana, Great Falls is a beautiful destination known as the Electric City. This destination is often considered a stopping point when driving across Montana or visiting nearby national parks, but the city offers plenty on its own. 

You could spend a day at the Ryan Dam, which boasts miles of surrounding hiking trails. You could also walk along the banks of the Missouri River and explore the Giant Springs State Park and Lewis and Clark National Interpretive Center.