Missoula, Montana, which was once the per capita cannabis heavyweight in the United States, is advancing a new moratorium on cannabis dispensaries. The Missoula City Council voted on June 8, 2026, to advance a proposal that would pause new dispensary licenses for up to one year, according to local news reports.
The moratorium aims to allow the city to study the impacts of the cannabis industry, including public safety and community concerns. Missoula had a high density of dispensaries after legalization, but recent data shows it no longer holds the top per capita spot.
Council members cited the need for regulation as the market matures. The final vote on the moratorium is expected later in June 2026.
