The Flathead Beacon, 29 Sep 2010 – Facing an onslaught of new regulation sure to be passed by the 2011 Legislature, Montana’s medical marijuana growers and caregivers are attempting to put a new face on their industry. Business groups, local governments and the industry itself recognize the "Wild West" atmosphere of medical marijuana in Montana is about to draw to a close. And that has these disparate interests bracing for a long 90 days beginning in January fighting for their desired outcome on medical marijuana rules. The Montana Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business are busy drafting legislation they say will protect small business owners against discrimination lawsuits from marijuana users and clarify where drug tests can be administered. The medical marijuana industry, meanwhile, is focused on legislation laying out how many plants and patients are permitted, rules they say could have a make-or-break effect on their business.
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