The state laboratory is responsible for licensing and inspecting testing laboratories.

Please contact Kathy Wiegand-Palmer at the Environmental Laboratory with any laboratory related questions:

Email

Katherine.WiegandPalmer@mt.gov

Phone

(406) 444-1548

General Requirements

• Laboratories must have a valid license displayed in their place of business that is easily identifiable.
• Employees (agents) must have their employee badge on them at all times during working hours. Please see the Medical Marijuana Industry Employees for more information.
• Payments must be made online by Credit/Debit Card, ACH, or check or money order can be mailed in. Mailed in payments will be processed upon receipt and may delay your application.
• All fees are for the application processing and will not be refunded if the application is incomplete, denied or the card is revoked.

Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the Complia Industry Portal.

• New testing laboratories should submit two separate applications: one for a New Canopy license and one for a New Location license – the location type should be ‘Laboratory.’
• New Testing Laboratory license applications must include the following for each Person of Interest and the Scientific Director:
  • Fingerprints to facilitate a background check
    • Fingerprint and Background Check Instructions
    • Fingerprints are required every year for lab agents
  • Applicant Rights and Consent to Fingerprint Form
  • Copy of a valid ID for each Person of Interest and the Scientific Director
  • Property Owner Permission Form for any property where the testing lab will operate not owned by the business.
  • Scientific Director’s Resume
• Every individual who will work for the business must apply for an agent badge through Complia, including all Persons of Interest and the Scientific Director.
• Lab applications will be processed in the order received.
• An email notification will be sent upon receipt of the application. After review, an email indicating approval, return for correction, or denial will be sent. Further instructions will be included if applicable.
• When an application is approved, an email notification will be sent with instructions on how to get credentialed into METRC’s tracking system. Access to METRC is not available until a license application has been approved.
• Expiration dates will be 1 year from the day the application is approved.
• Licensees must submit renewal applications at least 30 days before expiration to allow time for processing.

Fees

Laboratory License

$2,000

Reported Changes

Changes to laboratory employees are managed through the laboratory’s METRC account.

Updates to license information are submitted through a License Update Application through the Complia’ Industry Portal and must be reported timely to the department.

More specifically: A licensee must notify the department within 30 calendar days of any changes in the following:

• Anyone identified as an applicant or Scientific Director
• Change in ownership
• Temporary closure of longer than 30 days
• Permanent closure of the business