Public policy observationFederal hemp definition changes in 41 daysOct 2, 2026

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Hemp + Cannabis Policy, With Sources and Gaps

Montana — policy snapshot

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Recorded posture
Intoxicating products bannedIntoxicating hemp effectively BANNED from general retail: SB375 (signed 5/25) prohibits retail sale of consumable hemp w/ detectable d9 unless FDA-approved; HB49 caps 0.5mg/serv,2mg/pkg. THCA/d8/9/10 = marijuana, dispensary-only.
Analyst review
Jul 22, 2026
Confidence
High
Risk at review
high
Recorded trigger
Nov 12, 2026
Federal 0.4mg cap 11/12 closes residual gaps; MT retail ban already in force.
Change at review
None; controlling statutes (SB375,HB49) took effect 2025.
Clock at review
own
Litigation note
None found.

Seed-to-sale system

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METRC · Metrc LLC (Franwell)Contract: Active. Verification: Unknown.See the dated source links and neutral procurement observation.Sources: 1. metrc.com ↗  ·  2. revenue.mt.gov ↗  ·  3. cannabisregulations.ai ↗

Recent bills and rules

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