Supporters of Senate Bill 443 say it would protect youth from the hazards of addiction, while opponents say it could impact the economy and medical marijuana users.

But people working in the marijuana industry said SB 443 would be crippling to their businesses. They said the vast majority of products available for sale in Montana now are above the 15% limit, that the risks of those products are being overstated and that this change would drive marijuana users back to the black market or to other states.