PA Poised To Change Medical Marijuana Regulations

Pittsburgh PA

29 June, 2021

3:49 PM

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HARRISBURG, PA — State lawmakers have approved legislation making permanent changes to the state's medical marijuana program that were temporarily enacted last year when the coronavirus outbreak began. The measure now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf, who is expected to sign it into law. Under the bill, approved by the House and Senate, medical marijuana dispensaries could continue offering curbside cannabis pickups by patients; personal possession limits will rise from a 30-day to a 90-day supply and telemedicine appointments could continue to be be used to certify medical marijuana patients. A proposed amendment to the bill, which would have permitted home cultivation of medical marijuana, wasn't included in the legislation's final version. Rep. Paul Schemel of Frankin County, who sponsored the bill, told the Pennsylvania Capital-Starthat the legislation puts medical marijuana "more in line with pharmaceuticals in a pharmacy. I'm supportive of that." The measure also allows people with misdemeanor drug convictions to work in the industry. Those with felony drug convictions can as well once 10 years have passed since the crime was committed. See the entire bill here. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe