The 68th legislative session in Montana was a rollercoaster for lawmakers pushing for cannabis policy change. From a bill that would end the recreational cannabis market statewide to a measure seeking changes in permissible THC amounts in edibles, only a few made the cut on the road to Gov. Greg Gianforte's desk.
On Monday, the governor gave the green to several measures that could bolster the industry, reported KRTV.
- House Bill 128, from Rep. Josh Kassmier (R), proposes changes to House Bill 701, the cannabis industry framework bill passed in 2021. It seeks to extend the existing 18-month moratorium on new cannabis business licenses to June 30, 2025. Under the bill, only state-based medical marijuana businesses are approved to sell recreational cannabis, while tribes can launch their facilities. Cannabis multi-state operators and other businesses looking to venture into the burgeoning market will have to wait …