April 17: Identifying a Licensed Marijuana Business
A licensed marijuana business must be approved by the Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD). Approval is obtained by application to the division, followed by licensing and inspection. The licensed marijuana business must test their products and follow the laws and rules established by the state of Montana.
How Do You Know if a Business is Licensed and Valid?
Employees are required to wear their department-issued worker permits
Worker permits must be worn in a way that is clearly visible to the customer.
Licensed businesses are issued a certificate from the state showing that they have been approved and inspected. This certificate should be visibly posted in the dispensary.
CARD also provides a list of all licensed businesses (PDF) on our website. Prior to going to a dispensary, you can look up your location, and which businesses are licensed in the state. If you cannot find the business you plan to shop at, you may call the CARD at (406) 444-0596 or email us at DORCARD@mt.gov
Licensed businesses may not provide free marijuana to customers for any reason.
If you see a business offering free marijuana giveaways for 4/20, they may not be a licensed business. A licensed business is permitted to offer free apparel (t-shirts, etc.) and paraphernalia as giveaways.
Licensed marijuana businesses may only operate between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. No exceptions.
Delivery is for medical cardholders only.