Missoula

Law Enforcement

Missoula officers felt easygoing to some smokers, though dorms drew more enforcement and neighbour complaints could bring police. In fall 2007, a year after Initiative 2, County Attorney Fred Van Valkenburg’s draft guidance put isolated misdemeanor marijuana or paraphernalia cases at lowest priority. Officers were asked to avoid arrests or mandatory-appearance tickets for those offenses. The draft described summonses for cases that went ahead, deferred prosecution for some people with little record and an annual report on enforcement spending made available on November 14.

Public defender Rob Henry gave another view in spring 2007. He described informants asking friends to act as unpaid go-betweens, and warned that sharing, keeping less than 60 g in several containers or growing even a plant could still draw serious charges. He cited up to 20 years and US$50,000 for possession with intent. Local officials disputed the broader reading and said small simple possession was the priority they were lowering. Montana has since introduced regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.

Where to Buy Marijuana

Palace Billiards, the Ox, the UC Game Room, the Rhino and the Top Hat all came up, along with campus and the downtown crowd.

Marijuana Prices

• Schwag or lower grades: around US$25 for an eighth
• Headies: roughly US$45–50 for an eighth. One quarter price was US$80.
• Ounces were quoted at US$230 in one account. Another said decent flower was hard to find below US$300.
• There were occasional quarter deals and better prices off campus.

Types of Marijuana

AK, Trainwreck, Blueberry, Juicy Fruit, Afgooey, BlueGoo, Fire and White Widow all came through. Thanksgiving through Christmas break was described as the best stretch for variety.

More Information

Game weekends brought people out drinking and wandering around. The local impression was that driving drunk attracted far more attention than a small stash. The crowd itself was one way to meet other smokers.