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Alaskacannabis laws inPennsylvania
Medical Only — licensed patients with qualifying conditions

Pennsylvania

Status
Medical Only
Possession Limit
30-day supply for qualifying patients (determined by physician)
Home Cultivation
Not allowed
Medical Program
Active

Legal Status at a Glance

Cannabis is LEGAL FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY in Pennsylvania. You must be a registered patient with a qualifying condition and a state-issued patient ID card to legally purchase or possess cannabis.

Possession & Purchase Limits

Possession limit: 30-day supply for qualifying patients (determined by physician). Purchase limit: 30-day supply per period.

Medical Program Details

SB 3 signed 2016; dispensaries operational since 2018. Qualifying conditions include cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, and others. Over 400,000 registered patients.

Key Restrictions & Notes

No home cultivation. No recreational use. Smoking flower was initially prohibited but now permitted. Patients must be Pennsylvania residents.

Official State Source

For the most current cannabis laws in Pennsylvania, visit the official source at https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Medical%20Marijuana/Pages/Medical%20Marijuana.aspx. Laws and local regulations can change — verify with your local jurisdiction before purchasing or possessing cannabis.

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Law last updated: 2016Row last reviewed: May 8, 2026

Cannabis laws change rapidly. This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Always verify current state and local regulations before purchasing, possessing, or cultivating cannabis. Federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance.