Yes, medical marijuana patients in Montana can have a caregiver, but they are called designated purchasers instead of caregivers.
Caregiver (Designated Purchaser) Requirements:
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All designated purchasers must be 21 years of age or older.
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Designated purchasers can be a patient themselves.
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Designated purchasers cannot have a felony drug conviction.
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A Consent to Fingerprint Form is only required for the legal guardian of a minor applicant who will cultivate marijuana for the minor.
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Cardholders may designate up to two individuals to make purchases of medical marijuana on their behalf.
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The designated purchaser must be in possession of the patient's medical card to purchase on the patient's behalf.
Here's how the designated purchaser process works:
- Designated purchasers may be added during an initial application or upon subsequent annual renewal applications.
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The patient must complete Step 6 of the online registration form with their designated purchaser(s) information. Once fully approved, they will receive a card as well.
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There is no fee for having a designated purchaser.
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