50-46-330. Unlawful conduct by cardholders or licensees -- penalties, MCA

Montana Code Annotated 2017

TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 46. USE OF MARIJUANA FOR DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Part 3. Montana Medical Marijuana Act

Unlawful Conduct By Cardholders Or Licensees -- Penalties

50-46-330. Unlawful conduct by cardholders or licensees -- penalties. (1) The department shall revoke and may not reissue the registry identification card, license, or endorsement of an individual who:

(a) is convicted of a drug offense;

(b) allows another individual to be in possession of the individual's:

(i) registry identification card or license; or

(ii) mature marijuana plants, seedlings, usable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products; or

(c) fails to cooperate with the department concerning an investigation or inspection if the individual is registered or licensed and cultivating marijuana, engaging in chemical manufacturing, or manufacturing marijuana-infused products.

(2) A registered cardholder, provider, or marijuana-infused products provider who violates this part is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment in a county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both, unless otherwise provided in this part or unless the violation would constitute a violation of Title 45. An offense constituting a violation of Title 45 must be charged and prosecuted pursuant to the provisions of Title 45.

History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 419, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 16, I.M. No. 182, approved Nov. 8, 2016; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 408, L. 2017.