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Legislation HistoryThe Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Medical Marijuana Act (Act 16) on April 17, 2016, legalizing the possession, sale, and consumption of medical cannabis. Only patients and caregivers who are Pennsylvania residents will be able to obtain medical cannabis from dispensaries in the state. OverviewPennsylvania’s Department of Health (PDH) has developed rules and regulations to establish, implement, and administer the statewide Medical Marijuana Program.Each patient must have his or her medical condition verified by a PDH-approved physician in order to acquire a written certification for medical cannabis.

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Where is it Safe to Purchase?Patients and caregivers must be added to the state’s registry and obtain a medical cannabis ID card in order to purchase medical marijuana from PDH-licensed dispensaries.If patients are unable to make purchases themselves, they may designate a caregiver to purchase and deliver the medical cannabis on their behalf. There are currently no delivery services available to patients other than through a designated caregiver.Cannabis flower, or any product designed to be smoked, is not allowed to be sold, purchased, or consumed.Consumers are not subject to any excise tax on medical cannabis purchases. Where is it Safe to Consume?Act 16 does not stipulate where cannabis consumption is allowed; however, cannabis consumption should take place in a private space.Pennsylvania has stipulated legal forms of cannabis consumption:. Pill. Oil.

Topical forms (i.e. Gel, cream, ointment, etc.). Tincture. Liquid. A form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization, including dry leaf or plant formauthorized dispensaries will begin selling cannabis in its dry leaf form in phases between Aug. Dry leaf cannabis may only be legally consumed by vaporization.

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Smoking cannabis remains illegal. PossessionLawful possession of medical marijuana limits patients to a 30-day supply.Cultivating marijuana is illegal and a felony unless given explicit authorization through the PDH. Medical Medical Marijuana RegistryPennsylvania has set up a Patient and Caregivers’ Registry. Patients or caregivers must register for the MMP through the registry before seeking a physician’s certification, which confirms patient has at least one of the required qualifying conditions to obtain cannabis.