Cannabis in Pennsylvania
Cannabis laws change. This page summarizes the current rules in Pennsylvania for adults 21 and older — what's legal, what isn't, possession limits, home cultivation, and where to buy.
Regulator: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Recreational
Illegal
Medical
Legal
CBD
Legal
Home Grow
Not allowed
Recreational Use in Pennsylvania
Recreational use is not legal in Pennsylvania.
Medical Cannabis in Pennsylvania
Medical cannabis is legal in Pennsylvania since 2016. Licensed dispensaries are operating.
Patients enrolled in the Pennsylvania program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.
Home Cultivation
Home cultivation is not permitted in Pennsylvania.
Hemp-Derived CBD
CBD is legal in Pennsylvania. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Pennsylvania.
AT A GLANCE
- State
- Pennsylvania (PA)
- Regulator
- Pennsylvania Department of Health
Large medical market. Rec legislation pending.
21+ Only
For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.
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