Senate Bill 74 seeks to revise and update various aspects of marijuana laws in Montana, focusing on definitions and regulations for marijuana businesses. Key changes include a revised definition of "retail price" to account for discounts, updates to the definitions of "controlling beneficial owner," "employee," and "financial interest," and the removal of probationary licensing for marijuana testing laboratories. The bill also modifies requirements for property owner permissions during license renewals, adjusts licensing fees for marijuana manufacturers, and allows for variances in the measurement of marijuana products sold in different forms, such as capsules and tinctures.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to enhance the licensing and regulatory framework for marijuana businesses. It establishes a timeline for the Department of Revenue to review applications and renewals, introduces penalties for delays, and clarifies the appeals process for licensing decisions. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a registry of licensed entities while ensuring public access to certain information, and it allows for anonymous complaints about violations. Stricter requirements for applicants regarding financial backgrounds and ownership structures are also introduced, along with a tiered fee structure for manufacturer licenses based on concentrate production. The bill sets specific THC limits for various marijuana products and allows dispensaries to sell higher potency products to registered cardholders, with an effective date of October 1, 2025, for the majority of its provisions.

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