Smoking or consuming cannabis in public places is prohibited statewide in Montana under HB 701 even though recreational use is legal at home for adults 21 and over. Billings enforces through BMC Chapter 25.
Montana voters approved recreational cannabis through I-190 in 2020, and HB 701 in 2021 set the regulatory framework now overseen by the Montana Department of Revenue Cannabis Control Division. State law restricts use to private property, prohibiting consumption on streets, sidewalks, parks, vehicles, and businesses. Billings enforces these bans through Billings Municipal Code Chapter 25 offenses provisions. Yellowstone County opted in to commercial sales, and Billings dispensaries operate under municipal zoning at BMC section 27-1602 with required buffers from schools and churches. Possession limits are one ounce of flower or eight grams of concentrate.
Public consumption is a civil infraction with fines up to 50 dollars for a first offense per HB 701, escalating with repeat offenses. Smoking near schools or in vehicles may add criminal misdemeanor charges under MCA Title 16 Chapter 12.
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