Thursday morning, the Montana Legislature held a hearing regarding several cannabis related bills, including SB 443. If passed, that bill, which is in committee, would limit the THC concentration in a cannabis product.
Those in support say it would protect Montana youth from the hazards of addiction as well as severe damage on the mind and body. Opponents say it could hurt the local economy and consumers who rely on cannabis for medicinal properties.
The bill intends to reduce THC content in marijuana flower products from 35% to 15%, limit a single serving of edible marijuana to 10 milligrams of THC, and limit all other marijuana products to a concentration of 800 milligrams or less.
"This is a very important bill for the people of Montana, and I think we could send a good message too, across the United States," said Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, at Thursday's hearing.
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