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Getting the ‘Green’ Light

While taking care of their medical marijuana card holders “Everybody is on board, they have been really good to
will remain CannaOrganics’ top priority when Montana HB work with,” Rod said, noting that Sheriff Tom Boyer and
701 goes into effect January 1, 2022, Valley County is a his department have been supportive as it was the Valley
green county, making it legal for them to sell to recreational County voters who gave the “green” light in support of
customers when they open up at 10:00 Monday morning Initiative 190 in November 2020. “Tom has been good
(they’re closed New Year’s Day). Pictured above are two with us,” Rod said, “he basically told me to stay within
of the CannaOrganics budtenders, Ken Ketchum and Lee the state law and you’re good to go.” And that shouldn’t
Henville, who were on duty Thursday. “You have to have be a problem as CannaOrganics is a well established,
employees you can trust, especially in this business,” reputable business these past four years, complying with
says owner Rod Lambert, as there are strict laws to be umteen rules and regulations every step of the way. With
followed. He’s been meeting with Valley County officials the line of products they already have in stock, Rod says
“like a revolving door” and says it has went very well. they have more goodies coming.
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Tues., Jan. 4th approved nursing program and hold a current State of Montana RN
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setting and will contribute to the preparation of department budgets and
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offered includes medical insurance with an option of free employee only
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 Tossing Teddies!
Glasgow High School Student Council will be hosting event. At the given time, people are asked to throw
its 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Toss between the varsity their stuffed animals on the gym floor. The donated
basketball games on Thursday, January 6th (Glasgow animals will be given to FMDH and St. Vincent’s hospital
vs North Country) at Glasgow High School gymnasium. in Billings to be given to children who have overnight
Those attending are asked to bring new or gently used stays in the hospital. Last year over 120 animals were
stuffed animals that they are willing to donate for the collected. The goal next year (get it?) is 200 or more.

Oh No! President Biden checks his to-do list and

realizes he totally forgot to shut down the virus
According to sources, Biden
is just kicking himself after
looking at his to-do list for 2021
and realizing he forgot to shut
down the virus.
“Ah, dadgummit!” Biden
exclaimed to a nearby potted plant
while slapping his forehead. “I
knew I was forgetting something!
That’s too bad because it was
otherwise a flawless year for me!”
Health experts say COVID
deaths surged all through
2021 and cases are currently
skyrocketing because Biden
misplaced his small spiral-bound
notebook where he keeps track of
all the items on his to-do list. of his list for next year.” to the virus and happily crossed
“We all forget—It happens to White House insiders say the item off his list this morning
the best of us,” said Dr. Fauci. “I’m that instead Biden decided there just in time for the new year.
sure he’ll put this item at the top is no federal government solution ~ Babylon Bee
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Fr i on New Year’s Day 2022. From possession limits to travel tips,
Shrimp CevicheRestaurant • Lobster Lounge Bisque Casino here’s what you need to know to keep on the right side of the
The Cottonwood Inn & Suites is shaking things up again! Along with new thelaw.
addition
Stuffed
of 23 new rooms Porkin the Tenderloin
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Willows Restaurant & Sagebrush Lounge. The Head Chef Shawn Bergstrom &
Prime Rib • Blackened Walleye
Dining Room Manager Michelle Tade are changing up the menu to match the allfrom how much marijuana an individual can possess,
questions,
new modern twists Betty Stone has crafted for the restaurant. to “thewhether
Wood” they can consume it in a national park, to the types
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restaurant, lounge & casino will feature some new menu items as well as some
of products that will be available for purchase.
Addof your
3 Shrimpfavorite dishes, toalongany withentrée
their signature soups and dinner specials. “It’s
been almost 10 years since we have had a remodel, and with this new look, Readour on for answers to those questions, and many more,
team DRINK
would really SPECIALS
like to focus on a higher quality level of dining in & this MTFP
service.” guide to the state’s post-prohibition marijuana
Construction will begin on March 19th, with the dining room closing at 2 pm.
** Full Menu also available **
Food service will resume March 20th in the banquet room until March 28th,
marketplace.
For reservations please call 406-228-3023
when they are scheduled to reopen as “the Wood”. The lounge WHOwill alsoCAN
be BUY MARIJUANA IN MONTANA?
serving food during normal business hours. “We are working hard to bring Starting
you Jan. 1, 2022, any adult age 21 or older can purchase

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hometown hospitality with a touch of modern class, at a reasonable price!”
marijuana and marijuana products. That includes Montana
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Especially during the opening weeks of the recreational
program, bring a good dose of patience. Budtenders will be
THIS RIDE answering lots of questions from novice consumers, and lines
OR may be long.
THIS RIDE WILL THE STATE TRACK MY PURCHASES OR PUT ME
Valley County Tow Trucks are once again ON A LIST OF MARIJUANA CONSUMERS?
teaming up Local on NewWrecker Year’s EveServices to make sure your No. While a business can make a scan of your identification
“to determine the consumer’s age,” per House Bill 701, the state’s
Search & ride Rescue home /isFire safe!Department
Volunteers will have orange legalization framework bill, it can only keep those records for
with Support from DUIflashing
Task Force lights.
180 days. Furthermore, dispensaries are not permitted to share
will be once again be giving rides that information with the state, nor can they transfer or sell it to
this New Year’s Eve! a third party.
WHAT KINDS OF MARIJUANA PRODUCTS CAN I
Randy Isakson, SAR / Fire ....................... 406-263-2193 PURCHASE AT A MONTANA DISPENSARY?
Customers will be able to purchase a wide array of products
Bryce Lawrence, SAR.............................. 406-230-1771 including marijuana flower (the smokable green buds), edibles,
Tom Pewitt, Hi-Line Collision .................... 406-263-2154 tinctures, vaporizer cartridges, concentrates and topicals. These
products must be produced within the state of Montana.
Chris Leckie, Thompson & Sons.............. 406-480-2916 Marijuana flower cannot contain more than 35% THC,
Johnathan Jacka, Thompson & Sons ... 406-263-2345 the most common psychoactive compound in the cannabis
plant (this applies exclusively to recreational sales, not medical
Fort Peck / Nashua sales). Flower typically contains between 15% and 25% THC,
Doug Cook, Glenn’s Automotive .......... 406-263-1249 and is available in various strains with obscure and vivid names,
from Apple Fritter to Peanut Butter Lady and Missoula Kush
Have a Safe and Happy New Year! Cake.
 Edibles are available in many forms, including chocolates, was previously vertically integrated, meaning that any medical
gummies, infused olive oils and more. A package of recreational dispensary was required to grow its own cannabis plants
market edibles cannot contain more than 100mg of THC (again, and produce any other additional products themselves, that
this does not apply to medical patients). restriction has been removed from both the medical and
“Concentrates” are extracted cannabis oils, which tend recreational markets in the adult-use legalization bill. As a result,
to be extremely potent and are not recommended for novice a shop can now purchase wholesale and sell another grower’s
consumers. marijuana flower, gummies, vape cartridges and tinctures.
Customers will additionally be able to purchase smoking CAN I BUY MARIJUANA ANYWHERE IN MONTANA?
accessories such as bongs, pipes and dab rigs — a specific type No. Per HB 701, only counties where a majority of
of glass pipe used to consume concentrates — from pot shops. residents voted in favor of cannabis legalization during the 2020
Those products can be manufactured in-state or imported from election have authorized recreational sales, and are referred
elsewhere. to as “green counties.” Counties that did not vote in favor of
Businesses will also be able to sell CBD products. CBD legalization, however, have the right to take a re-vote on the
(technically known as cannabidiol) is typically derived from question and switch from a “red county” to a “green county.”
federally legal hemp, and is sold in edible, tincture, topical Generally speaking, counties in western Montana have been
and other forms. Those products can be manufactured within more amenable to permitting marijuana sales. (On Dec. 23,
Montana or imported from other states. Dawson County residents voted to switch from a “red” county
Pot shops cannot sell hemp plant material. to a “green” county.)
IS MARIJUANA TESTED IN MONTANA? HOW MUCH MARIJUANA CAN I LEGALLY POSSESS?
Yes. All products must be tested for a wide range of Possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, or its THC
bacteria, mold and heavy metals, as well as for potency and the equivalent in edibles, concentrates and other products, is legal
various compounds they contain. The state is home to several in the state of Montana.
testing labs; Fidelity Diagnostics and Stillwater Laboratories are Possession of larger quantities of marijuana remains illegal
the two largest facilities. in Montana. Possession of between one and two ounces is
ARE SHOPS EXPECTED TO RUN OUT OF MARIJUANA considered a civil infraction and subject to fines of up to $500.
QUICKLY? Possession of more than two ounces is considered a felony
Industry stakeholders and business owners are bracing punishable by up to five years in prison and/or fines up to
for a large influx of new customers that may liquidate their $45,000.
inventory quickly. CAN I DRIVE WITH MARIJUANA IN MY VEHICLE IN
“There may not be much product available after the MONTANA?
first couple of days, for several weeks,” said Pepper Petersen, Yes, but there’s a huge caveat: It must be in its unopened,
president of the industry association Montana Cannabis Guild. original packaging and stored outside of the car’s “passenger
“Everyone’s been prepping to get ready for this, but national area.” In other words, it’s required to be, per HB 701, either (a)
trends [in states that have previously legalized] indicate a in a locked glove compartment or storage compartment; (b) in a
level of demand three to five times larger than for medical trunk, luggage compartment, truck bed or cargo compartment;
marijuana.” There could be 200,000 new in-state customers, (c) behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not
he added. equipped with a trunk; or (d) in a closed container in the area of
HOW MUCH MARIJUANA CAN I PURCHASE AT A TIME? a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk and that is not
Customers will be able to purchase up to one ounce of normally occupied by the driver or a passenger.
marijuana per transaction, or the THC equivalent in other The law notes that a person convicted of the offense of
forms: 800 milligrams of edibles or 8 grams of concentrate. unlawful possession of a legally permitted quantity of marijuana
Customers are not limited to a single type of product, and in a motor vehicle “shall be fined an amount not to exceed $100.”
can mix and match up to the limit between different forms. IS IT LEGAL TO DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
WILL MY PURCHASE BE TAXED? MARIJUANA?
Yes. All recreational marijuana purchases will be subject No. Driving under the influence of marijuana can result
to a flat 20% sales tax. As of this writing, Missoula, Park, in a DUI-D. Per HB 701, law enforcement officers have the
Yellowstone and Dawson counties have enacted an additional jurisdiction to stop anyone driving erratically. If the officer has
local-option 3% tax. “probable cause to believe” the driver is under the influence of
HOW LATE CAN DISPENSARIES STAY OPEN? marijuana — i.e., if they can smell marijuana in the car, or the
Per House Bill 701, recreational and medical marijuana driver’s eyes are red — they can transport the driver to a hospital
businesses cannot open before 9 a.m. or stay open past 8 p.m. to administer a DUI test. Refusing a blood test can result in a
CAN ONE SHOP SELL ANOTHER BUSINESS’ MARIJUANA temporary suspension of a driver’s license.
OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS? A DUI can be served to anyone with more than 5 mg
Yes. Although Montana’s medical marijuana industry of THC (the most common psychoactive compound in
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marijuana) per milliliter of blood. Yet since marijuana can stay fines of up to $50.
in a consumer’s body for up to three weeks, the results of such CAN I LEAVE MONTANA WITH MARIJUANA IN MY
a test may not provide definitive information on whether the POSSESSION?
driver was actually under the influence of marijuana at the time No. It is illegal to cross state lines with marijuana in your
of their arrest. possession. Montana’s neighbor states Idaho and Wyoming
CAN I POSSESS OR CONSUME MARIJUANA ON INDIAN maintain strict laws criminalizing marijuana possession. It is
RESERVATIONS IN MONTANA? also illegal to fly with marijuana.
This question is extremely complicated and contingent on CAN I GROW MY OWN MARIJUANA IN MONTANA?
how federal marijuana laws may be enforced in Indian Country, Yes. Montana residents are permitted to grow and possess
as well as how each tribe approaches the question of marijuana up to two mature marijuana plants and two seedlings at home.
legalization. Marijuana remains a Schedule 1 controlled Those plants cannot be publicly visible — failing to conceal them
substance under federal law, even though it is legal in the eyes of from view can result in a civil fine of up to $250 and forfeiture
the state. of the plants. House Bill 701 suggests that residents can possess
But, as state Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Missoula, explained, more than one ounce of homegrown marijuana at home, as long
“tribes have limited criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians.” as it is kept in a locked container and not visible to the public,
Asked if tribal courts would prosecute marijuana possession or but does not specify a limit.
public consumption charges, he suggested “probably not,” but

N E W YE A R’Sr DAY
acknowledged that federal law enforcement remains “a wild
card.”
Morigeau recommends playing it safe. “Be familiar with
the landscape,” he said. “You’re not on state land, but in a Hangove
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different territory. Be mindful of that framework.”
CAN I POSSESS OR CONSUME MARIJUANA IN NATIONAL SATURDAY,
PARKS? JANUARY 1ST
No. Since national parks, including Glacier and 10 am - 2 pm How Do We Spell Relief?
Yellowstone, are federal land, the federal prohibition of L-O-W P-R-I-C-E-S
marijuana remains in effect there as well. Getting caught with
marijuana in a national park can lead to a misdemeanor charge.
on Furniture, TV’s, Appliances
As the cannabis news outlet Leafly points out, even visitors Markle’s Warehouse wouldn’t ask you
to national parks from states with legal marijuana who get to drag your spouse to a furniture
charged with possession in a national park can be subject to store on New Year’s Day unless we
urine tests even after they return home to their legal-marijuana could save them a bundle.
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Representatives of both Glacier and Yellowstone national
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parks declined to “speculate how the park might deal with a
potential influx of cannabis consumers.”
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