Cannabis April 2026 Newsletter

Updated Requirements for All Dispensaries – Effective 07/01/2026

Passed on May 8, 2025, and taking effect July 1, 2026, Montana House Bill 792 imposes new requirements on all dispensaries.

Dispensaries must update exit packaging to include the revised warnings. These warnings must be placed next to the universal marijuana symbol. It also adds an addiction resource link (QR code) that must be printed on all exit packaging.

The updated warnings for the exit bags must be verbatim and printed in black ink against a white background.

• WARNING: Consumption of marijuana may cause anxiety, agitation, paranoia, psychosis, and excessive vomiting.
• WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by pregnant women may result in fetal injury and low birth weight.
• WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by nursing mothers may result in infant hyperactivity and poor cognitive function.
• WARNING: Driving while under the influence of marijuana is a crime.

Please note: Industry partners do not need to resubmit exit packaging for updated warning statements; compliance will be verified during inspection.

Additionally, dispensaries must display new consumer education posters (at any point-of-sale) with the updated exit warning messages, the universal warning symbol, and the website address, phone number, and QR code for an available resource for overcoming marijuana addiction.

An administrative hearing will be convened to establish the regulations governing the educational posters and exit packages.

Ingestible-Infused Products: Maximum Serving Sizes – Effective 07/01/2026

Passed on May 8, 2025, and taking effect July 1, 2026, Montana House Bill 636 establishes new maximum restrictions on single-serving size potency for marijuana-infused ingestible products.

In accordance with MCA 16-12-224, the maximum milligrams per serving package will be reduced from 10mg to 5mg of THC.

Packages created and labeled before July 1, 2026, may not be "sold through" after that date. Packages that may have already been produced in accordance with the new 5mg-per-serving package regulation would not be subject to this guideline or directive.

Licensees are responsible for ensuring all inventory is compliant before the deadline.

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