Senate Bill 74 seeks to revise and enhance the regulatory framework surrounding marijuana laws in Montana. Key changes include a new definition of "retail price" for tax purposes, which will now be calculated after discounts, and updated definitions for terms such as "controlling beneficial owner," "employee," and "financial interest." The bill removes the option for probationary licensing for marijuana testing laboratories and revises property owner permission requirements for license renewals. Additionally, it establishes a public hotline for reporting violations and mandates that the Department of Revenue provide public access to licensed individuals' names and contact information while keeping their physical addresses confidential.

The bill also introduces specific regulations regarding THC levels for various marijuana products, including capsules, tinctures, edibles, and more, with allowances for a 10% deviation from specified limits. It prohibits dispensaries from facilitating transactions that would enable consumers to exceed personal possession limits. Furthermore, the bill outlines a tiered fee structure for manufacturer licenses based on concentrate production and clarifies the licensing process for cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries, including conditions for license transfers and the disclosure of third-party contractor relationships. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, with certain provisions becoming effective upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(1): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(2): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(3): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(4): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(5): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(6): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1(7): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_1: 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(1): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(10): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(11): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(2): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(3): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(4): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(5): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(6): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(7): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(8): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2(9): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_2: 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(1): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(10): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(11): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(12): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(2): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(3): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(4): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(5): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(6): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(7): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(8): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X(9): 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224
SB0074_X: 15-64-101, 16-12-102, 16-12-104, 16-12-125, 16-12-203, 16-12-221, 16-12-224