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Montana

Adult-use
Adult-use program · live wire coverage · license data refreshed Aug 17, 2026
Market data →Legal status →Licensed operators →Full stats →
Rev YTD
$188M
2026 year to date
Retail
538
open licenses
Cultivation
306
open licenses
Manufacturing
181
open licenses
Labs
3
open licenses
Pending
applications

Regulation timeline

Aug 8, 2026
Montana marijuana legalization supporters begin signature gathering
via Billings Gazette
Aug 4, 2026
Montana governor vetoes medical marijuana repeal
via belgrade-news.com
Jun 17, 2026
Missoula extends pause on new marijuana dispensary licenses
via Nonstop Local News Montana
Apr 20, 2026
Flathead County cultivates new zoning regulations for marijuana business owners
via Flathead Beacon
Apr 9, 2026
Gallatin County directs marijuana tax revenue to mental health services
via KBZK News

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Enforcement

Montana cannabis: quick answers

Is cannabis legal in Montana?

Yes. Montana has legalized cannabis for adults, with a licensed adult-use market (medical programs typically operate alongside it).

How many dispensaries are licensed in Montana?

538 retail locations are currently listed on Montana's official license roster (refreshed Aug 17, 2026). The state also lists 306 cultivation and 181 manufacturing licenses.

How much cannabis does Montana sell?

Montana has recorded $188 million in cannabis sales so far this year, per official state filings tracked on our Markets page.

Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.