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Montana Lawmakers Push for Stricter Access to Medical Marijuana

Posted by Jacob under Montana

Senate Bill 423 in Montana has been re-written by lawmakers after an amendment that Governor Schweitzer added was rejected.  Schweitzer proposed increasing the ease of access to medical marijuana by allowing fewer patients per medical cannabis provider, which he feels would decrease the activity in the illegal marijuana market.  House and Senate constituents in Montana [...]

Bill to Repeal Medical Marijuana in Montana on Governors Desk

Posted by Mary Jane under Montana

Although 64% of Montana voters voted yes on medical marijuana, the legislature in that state has rammed through a bill that now sits on the Governors desk that would repeal the medical marijuana laws.  If signed, medical marijuana patients would have no protection from criminal law in Montana.  If Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer signs the [...]

Montana Trying to Repair ‘Gray Areas’ in Medical Marijuana Law

Posted by Mary Jane under Montana

From GreatFallsTribune.com: Voters in November 2004 overwhelmingly approved the Montana Medical Marijuana Act.  However, it has been nearly six years and there is still lots of confusion among patients, caregivers and local officials on how to effectively distribute marijuana to those that need it.  On February 2 (next month) there will be a public hearing [...]