Montana HB298 revises local election laws on approval of marijuana businesses, limiting municipal elections to those with populations over 5,000.

Montana HB298 amends local election laws regarding marijuana businesses, specifying that only municipalities with populations over 5,000 can hold elections to approve or prohibit marijuana businesses. If voters approve a marijuana business category, the local government must record the approval and notify the department. The bill also exempts certain former medical marijuana licensees from local regulations until their first license renewal after January 1, 2022. This act applies retroactively to elections held after its effective date.

Montana HB298 revises local election laws on approval of marijuana businesses, limiting municipal elections to those with populations over 5,000.

Montana HB298 amends local election laws regarding marijuana businesses, specifying that only municipalities with populations over 5,000 can hold elections to approve or prohibit marijuana businesses. If voters approve a marijuana business category, the local government must record the approval and notify the department. The bill also exempts certain former medical marijuana licensees from local regulations until their first license renewal after January 1, 2022. This act applies retroactively to elections held after its effective date.