Laws
In Montana, it is illegal to provide someone under the age of 21 with marijuana.
How do we know? This information comes from Montana Code Annotated 2021: Title 16, Chapter 12, Part 1, 16-12-108, 1d.
In Montana, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle when impaired by marijuana.
How do we know? This information comes from Montana Code Annotated 2021: Title 16, Chapter 12, Part 1, 16-12-108, 1a.
In Montana, it is illegal for someone under age 21 to have or consume marijuana unless they are a medical marijuana cardholder.
How do we know? This information comes from Montana Code Annotated 2021: Title 16, Chapter 12, Part 1, 16-12-106, 5.
In Montana, it is illegal to use marijuana in public.
How do we know? This information comes from the Montana Code Annotated 2021:Title 16, Chapter 12, Part 1, 16-12-106, 4.
There is a lot of information about marijuana. Some is accurate, and some is not. You can use these questions to understand what you hear about marijuana.
Where does this information come from?
- Knowing where information comes from helps you understand the motive behind it.
Why are we telling you this?
There is a lot of information out there, and it can be confusing. We want you to understand the laws about marijuana in Montana.
- Asking this helps you understand how the source of the information is trying to influence you.
How do you know it’s accurate?
This information about marijuana laws in Montana comes from the Montana Code Annotated 2021. This is the most accurate information available at this time. However, we know that laws about marijuana change, so Montana Code Annotated 2021 includes a date showing when it was last updated.
- Asking about accuracy helps you avoid inaccurate or misleading information.
How does this help you make healthy choices?
Growing your knowledge and asking questions about marijuana laws in Montana can help you make healthy choices.
It’s up to you to choose.
- Here’s how to say “no”
- Give a firm “No thanks."
- Change the subject.
- Say your parents are really strict.
- Say you have to get up early tomorrow for school, work, or practice.
- Say you will be driving.
- Plan ahead to avoid situations where people might be using.
