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The total cost of a Montana medical marijuana card is the sum of three categories: a one-time physician evaluation, the state registration fee charged by the Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division, and your ongoing dispensary spending. This page lays out each line item so there are no surprises.
A Montana-licensed physician must certify that you have a qualifying condition. Most telehealth providers — including MedicalMarijuanaCards.us — charge a flat fee in the $99–$199 range, which typically includes a money-back guarantee if you do not qualify. In-person evaluations at clinics can run higher, often $150–$250.
The Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division charges a state registration fee of $15. This fee is paid directly to the state, not to a physician or telehealth service, and is generally non-refundable once the application is submitted. Montana processes complete applications in about approximately 5 business days.
This is where most patients spend the bulk of their cannabis budget. Montana dispensary pricing varies by product, potency, and brand, but typical retail ranges look like this:
Montana permits these forms: flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals; home cultivation permitted. Possession is capped at 1 ounce usable; 4 mature plants and 4 seedlings.
Physician evaluation: $99–$199. State registration ($15). Dispensary spending varies widely — most Montana patients budget $100–$300 per month. Total first year (light user): $1,500–$2,500. Heavy user: $4,000+.
Plan on the Montana state fee of $15, a physician evaluation of $99–$199, and your dispensary spending. Most Montana patients spend $1,500–$2,500 in their first year combining all three categories.
The Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division charges $15 for the Montana medical marijuana card. This is paid directly to the state and is generally non-refundable once the application is submitted.
Yes. The physician evaluation fee compensates the Montana-licensed doctor and is paid to the provider you book with. The $15 state fee is paid separately to the Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division.
Many Montana program rules offer reduced fees for veterans, SSI/SSDI recipients, and Medicaid enrollees. Check the Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division hardship-fee policy for the current discount list and required documentation.
The fee is due at each renewal. Montana cards renew annually, so you will pay $15 on that schedule.
Most Montana cities apply state sales tax to medical cannabis. Some local jurisdictions add a local cannabis tax. The medical card may exempt you from the higher adult-use excise tax — confirm at your dispensary.
Flower runs roughly $25–$60 per eighth (3.5g); $200–$420 per ounce. Vape cartridges run $25–$60. Edibles run $15–$35 per 100mg THC package. Prices vary by brand, potency, and Montana dispensary location.
Many telehealth providers — including MedicalMarijuanaCards.us — offer a money-back guarantee on the evaluation fee if the Montana-licensed physician determines you do not qualify. The $15 state fee is paid only after certification, so it is not at risk if you are not certified.
No. Health insurance — including Medicare and most private plans — does not cover medical marijuana evaluation or registration fees, because cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under federal law. Patients pay out of pocket.
Verified 2026 links to the official Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis Control Division and related Montana government resources. Always confirm program details directly with these official sources before applying.
Last verified: 2026. State agencies occasionally update URLs. If a link does not load, search "Montana medical marijuana program" on the state's main .gov website.
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