HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR CLIENT, OUTLINE ANY

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THIS CLIENT MAY HAVE ABOUT THE PA MEDICAL

MARIJUANA PROGRAM OUTLINE IN THE PA ACT 16 LEGISLATE. LIST EACH QUESTION
SEPARATELY TO ALLOW HOMEBASE OFFICE TO SUBMIT RESPONSES.
Possession Under current law, state-approved cardholders are allowed to possess a 30-
day supply of cannabis flower, creams, gels, liquids, oils, ointments, pills or tinctures. Originally,
dried flower was unavailable to patients, however, the state recently approved its sale because
of the low cost associated with unprocessed, dried cannabis flower. It was determined that
flower was the most affordable option for medical patients in Pennsylvania so the change was
made. It’s important to note that smoking dried cannabis flower is still illegal in Pennsylvania
and patients will have to consume it via vaporization if purchased.

Purchasing Limits
Dispensaries are allowed to sell up to a 30-day supply to a patient, with records kept for each
amount obtained. Patients may re-up on their 30-day supplies during the last 7 days of their
previous 30-day allotment, however.

Consumption
Homes and private residences are the only allowable locations for medical cannabis
consumption in Pennsylvania. Jobs can also approve its use but often do not.

Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence of cannabis remains a felony in all states. In Pennsylvania, a first
offense can result in a maximum 6-month prison sentence and up to a $5,000 fine. Driving
under the influence of medical marijuana is treated similarly to an alcohol DUI.

Transporting
Patients and caregivers can transport their medical marijuana within state lines as long as it is
within their 30-day supply possession limit. Like alcohol, the cannabis must be kept out of reach
and in a closed, sealed container.

Importing and Exporting Marijuana

There are no clear rules regarding a patient or caregiver that obtained cannabis outside of the
state. The state Department of Health will only advise in regard to the law within Pennsylvania.
They do recommend that all purchases occur in state as well. Additionally, it is strictly illegal to
transport medical cannabis from Pennsylvania across state lines.

Cultivation Pennsylvania marijuana laws do not allow for home cultivation at this time.
ReciprocityPennsylvania does not currently have reciprocity for patients with valid medical
marijuana cards from out-of-state.