Pennsylvania Cannabis Laws and Regulations

Medical cannabis is legal in Pennsylvania. The state's medical marijuana program was established in 2016 and became operational in 2018. Adult-use (recreational) cannabis remains illegal as of 2024.

Medical Marijuana Card Process

Step 2

Register with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program.

Medical Eligibility & Consultation Options

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Autism
  • Cancer, including remission therapy
  • Crohn's disease
  • Damage to the nervous tissue of the central nervous system
  • Dyskinetic and spastic movement disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Huntington's disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Intractable seizures
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neurodegenerative diseases
  • Neuropathies
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Severe chronic or intractable pain
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Terminal illness
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Pennsylvania allows telemedicine for medical cannabis consultations, including for initial certifications and renewals.

Step 2

Obtain a certification from an approved physician.

Step 3

Pay the application fee and submit required documentation.

  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license or state ID
  • Proof of residency
  • Physician certification
  • Application fee ($50 as of 2024, with fee reductions available for eligible patients)
  • Visit the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program website
  • Complete the online application
  • Upload required documents, including physician certification
  • Pay the application fee
  • Await approval (processing time typically 7-14 business days)
  • Obtain a new certification from an approved physician
  • Submit a renewal application online
  • Pay the renewal fee ($50 as of 2024, with fee reductions available)
  • Renew annually

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