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State law

Cannabis in Pennsylvania

Medical program established by SB 3 (2016). Department of Health publishes the dispensary register.

Medical only
Medical program
Since 2016
Adult-use
Not legal
Verified listings
Yes

The authority for cannabis regulation in Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Where their guidance and this page differ, theirs governs.

Licensed dispensaries in Pennsylvania

We hold verified retailer records for Pennsylvania, sourced from the state licence register with licence numbers and verification dates.

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Common questions

Is cannabis legal in Pennsylvania?
Medical only. Medical program established by SB 3 (2016). Department of Health publishes the dispensary register.
Do I need a medical card in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania operates a medical-only program, so you need a state-issued patient card with a qualifying condition and a practitioner certification.
Did the April 2026 federal rescheduling change this?
It moved state-legal medical cannabis and FDA-approved cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III, effective 23 April 2026. Adult-use recreational cannabis was not included and remained Schedule I. State law was not overridden either way.

General information only, not legal advice. Cannabis law changes frequently. This table was last reconciled against its source on 2026-08-15. Check current state guidance before acting.

Sources

  1. National Conference of State Legislatures. State Medical Cannabis Laws. Page last updated 2026-06-01.Accessed 2026-08-15.
  2. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Marijuana Rescheduling Regulatory Actions.Accessed 2026-08-15.
  3. Federal Register. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Marijuana. Published April 28, 2026.Accessed 2026-08-15.