With the Federal authorities raiding several medical marijuana growers in Montana this week, it raises several questions and leaves one dazed and confused.

People may remember that Montana legalized the use of medical marijuana in 2004 (62% voted for it). The Feds contend it’s “reefer madness” in Montana since that happened, so they decided to raid some businesses citing they were in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. According to a story in the Great Falls Tribune, the feds “executed 26 criminal search warrants and four civil seizure warrants in 13 Montana cities…”

The press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office said it was an 18-month investigation. One can only imagine how long it would have taken if the medical marijuana shops had been hidden… Continue reading →