Montana Statewide Rule
Montana Marijuana Home Cultivation Statewide Limits
Key Facts
- Mature plants per adult
- Two mature plants
- Household cap
- Four mature plants
- Visibility
- Not publicly visible
- Security
- Locked enclosure required
- Minimum age
- 21 years old
Summary
Montana law (Title 16, Chapter 12, MCA) sets uniform statewide rules for adult-use marijuana home cultivation, allowing limited plants per household. The state framework controls plant counts, security, and visibility, leaving little room for local override of personal cultivation rights.
(c) in or on the grounds of a private residence, possessing, planting, or cultivating up to two mature marijuana plants and two seedlings, or four mature marijuana plants and four seedlings for a registered cardholder, and possessing, harvesting, drying, processing, or manufacturing the marijuana, provided that: (i) marijuana plants and any marijuana produced by the plants in excess of 1 ounce must be kept in a locked space in or on the grounds of one private residence and may not be visible by normal, unaided vision from a public place;
Full Breakdown
Under the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (Title 16, Chapter 12, MCA), adults 21 and older may cultivate up to two mature plants and two seedlings per person, with a household maximum of four mature plants and four seedlings regardless of how many adults reside there. Plants must be kept in a locked space and not visible from public view. Local governments cannot prohibit personal cultivation that complies with state law, although they may enforce reasonable nuisance standards. Renters remain subject to landlord prohibitions, and federally subsidized housing remains restricted.
Violations & Penalties
Violations may result in civil penalties up to $250 for first offenses, plant seizure, and misdemeanor charges for cultivating beyond statutory limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my Montana city ban home marijuana cultivation entirely?
Do I need a permit to grow marijuana at home in Montana?
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