PAMedical Only Updated 2026-06

Cannabis Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a large and well-established medical cannabis program with over 400,000 registered patients. Recreational legalization has strong public support but has not yet passed the legislature.

Recreational Possession

Not legal

Medical Program

Active

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Employment Protection

Moderate

Possession Limits

Medical Patients

30-day supply

as recommended by physician

Home Cultivation

Home Cultivation Not Permitted

Medical Cannabis Program

Card Cost

$50/year

Renewal

Annual

Processing Time

30 days

Dispensaries

150+

Qualifying Conditions

CancerHIV/AIDSALSParkinson's diseaseMultiple sclerosisDamage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cordEpilepsyInflammatory bowel diseaseNeuropathiesHuntington's diseaseCrohn's diseasePTSDIntractable seizuresGlaucomaSickle cell anemiaSevere chronic or intractable painAutismTerminal illnessTourette syndromeDyskinetic and spastic movement disordersNeurodegenerative diseasesAnxiety disordersOpioid use disorder

✗ Does not accept out-of-state medical cards

Employment Protections

Moderate Protection

Medical Marijuana Act provides some protections.

Employers cannot discriminate against registered patients solely based on their status. However, employers may still prohibit on-duty use and impairment.

Driving Laws

DUI laws apply. Any detectable THC in blood while driving is illegal (per se standard).

Recent Legislative Changes

2023: Recreational legalization bill introduced

2024: Governor supports recreational legalization

2025: Recreational bill advancing in legislature

Official State Resource

Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.

Visit official site