Montana conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law

Marijuana group eyes another ballot initiative in 2026

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MT Conservation Groups Applaud New Marijuana Tax Revenue Law

BOZEMAN, MT – Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 932 into law. The new law will put about $12 million of annual tax revenue into a new “habitat legacy account.” Three-quarters of the money is earmarked for state projects such as conservation easements, water storage and Wildlife Management Areas. The remaining funds will support wi…

Montana Gov. Signs Bill Reserving $12M of Cannabis Tax Revenues for ‘Habitat Legacy Account’

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed a law directing about $12 million of annual tax revenues from cannabis sales into a "habitat legacy account," Public News Service reports. Three-quarters of the fund will be used for conservation easements, water storage, and Wildlife Management Areas projects, while the remaining funds will be used for wildlife habitat support. State Rep. Becky Edwards (D), executive director of Mountain Mamas, told Public…

Montana conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law

Montana conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law kcpnews2 Mon, 05/26/2025 - 05:00 Image (Big Sky Connection) Click play to listen to this article. Audio file Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Governor Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 932 into law.The new law will put about $12 million of annual tax revenue into a new "habitat legacy account." Three…