16-12-304. Forfeiture. (1) Marijuana, paraphernalia relating to marijuana, or other property seized by a law enforcement official from a person claiming the protections of this chapter in connection with the cultivation, manufacture, possession, transportation, distribution, or use of marijuana must be returned to the person immediately upon a determination that the person is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) A law enforcement agency in possession of mature marijuana plants or seedlings seized as evidence is not responsible for the care and maintenance of the plants or seedlings.
History: En. Sec. 23, I.M. No. 190, approved Nov. 3, 2020.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 16. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana
Chapter 12. Marijuana Regulation and Taxation
Part 3. Local Government and Law Enforcement Authority
16-12-302. Fraudulent representation -- penalties
16-12-303. Law enforcement authority
16-12-305. through 16-12-308 reserved
16-12-309. Local government taxing authority -- specific delegation
16-12-310. Limit on local-option marijuana excise tax rate -- goods subject to tax
16-12-311. Local government excise tax-- election required -- procedure -- notice