Senate Bill 74 seeks to amend various aspects of marijuana laws in Montana, focusing on definitions, licensing, and regulatory processes. Key revisions include updating the definition of "retail price" to account for discounts, clarifying terms such as "controlling beneficial owner," "employee," and "financial interest," and eliminating probationary licensing for marijuana testing laboratories. The bill also modifies property owner permission requirements for license renewals and introduces specific THC potency limits for marijuana products, allowing a 10% deviation from these limits. Additionally, it permits dispensaries to sell products with higher THC levels to registered cardholders.

The bill further streamlines the licensing process by establishing annual license renewals and a public hotline for reporting violations. It mandates that the Department of Revenue maintain a public registry of licensed marijuana businesses while protecting sensitive information, such as physical addresses. The legislation also clarifies the confidentiality of complaints submitted to the department until authorized for disclosure by a court. With an effective date set for October 1, 2025, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding the marijuana industry in Montana, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and public safety.

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