Montana § 16-12-215 - Required Warning Labels
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 16-12-215 — Required Warning Labels, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-12-215. Required Warning Labels
(Temporary) Required warning labels. A person may not manufacture, package, sell, or transfer any marijuana or marijuana product unless the package containing the marijuana or marijuana product bears the following statements in a form required by the department: (1) "WARNING: Consumption of marijuana may cause anxiety, agitation, paranoia, psychosis, and cannabinoid hyperemesis." (2) "WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by pregnant women may result in fetal injury and low birth weight." (3) "WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by nursing mothers may result in infant hyperactivity and poor cognitive function." 16-12-215 . (Effective July 1, 2026) Required warning labels and posters. (1) A person may not manufacture, package, sell, or transfer any marijuana or marijuana product unless the package containing the marijuana or marijuana product bears a warning label. The text of the warning label must be displayed in a legible font, such as times new roman, arial, or helvetica, and the lowercase letter "o" must be at least one-sixteenth of an inch in height. The statement must be placed next to the universal warning symbol for marijuana and must read: (a) "WARNING: Consumption of marijuana may cause anxiety, agitation, paranoia, psychosis, and excessive vomiting." (b) "WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by pregnant women may result in fetal injury and low birth weight." (c) "WARNING: Consumption of marijuana by nursing mothers may result in infant hyperactivity and poor cognitive function." (d) "WARNING: Driving while under the influence of marijuana is a crime." (2) Each warning statement must be printed on all forms of marijuana exit packaging. (3) A marijuana business shall display at any point of sale a consumer education poster that includes all text warnings pursuant to this section. (4) Each poster must: (a) be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size; (b) include the universal warning symbol for marijuana; (c) include the text warnings pursuant to this section; and (d) provide a website address, phone number, and quick reference code for a resource that provides assistance with overcoming marijuana addiction. (5) Each exit package must include a quick reference code for a resource that provides consumer education assistance with overcoming marijuana addiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 16-12-215
What does Montana Code Annotated § 16-12-215 cover?
Section 16-12-215 ("Required Warning Labels") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 16-12-215?
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