Legally Rooted | Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Information

In April 2016, Pennsylvania became the 24th state in the country to legalize medical marijuana for patients who qualify. This opened the door for medical professionals, investors, and business owners to begin the process of establishing legitimate and legally-recognized organizations to grow, process, or dispense medical marijuana throughout the state.

Of course, as with any new law – and particularly one with implications as far-reaching as those of The Medical Marijuana Act (formerly known as Senate Bill 3) – medical marijuana organizations can expect to face a number of hurdles as judges and bureaucrats adjust to Pennsylvania’s ground-breaking legislation.

Who's Handling Medical Marijuana according to the Medical Marijuana Act?

Physicians

Need to be certified to write a prescription for medical marijuana.

Patients

Need to be certified to receive medical marijuana.

Caregivers

Need to be certified to pick up marijuana for a patient.

Dispensaries

Hand out the medical marijuana, much like a pharmacy.

Health Care Facilities & Universities

Can use medical marijuana for research and treatment under a newly established research program.

Medical Schools

Can partner with acute-care hospitals to use medical marijuana for treatment and research.

Investors

Entrepreneurs and financial backers can find opportunties to fund new medical marijuana businesses.

Growers

Can grow marijuana (cannabis sativa) for medical purposes.

Processors

Can turn cannabis into a usable medical marijuana product.

Lawyers

Can help medical marijuana organizations navigate the new laws.