Pennsylvania Dispensaries

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      "questions_0_question": "Is Marijuana Legal in Pennsylvania?",
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      "questions_0_answer": "Marijuana is legal for medical use in Pennsylvania if you have a qualifying condition and obtain patient certification from an approved physician, but recreational marijuana is still illegal in the state. Without a valid medical marijuana card, you can be arrested and prosecuted for misdemeanor possession charges and incur penalties, such as fines, driver’s license suspension, and up to one year imprisonment depending on the amount in your possession. However, several cities have decriminalized possession of recreational marijuana and have begun reducing penalties for this offense, including Bethlehem, Erie, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, State College, Steelton, and York.",
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      "questions_1_question": "Is There a Regulatory Structure for Medical Marijuana in PA?",
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      "questions_1_answer": "Yes, the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulates the state’s medical marijuana program.",
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      "questions_2_question": "Has the PA Medical Marijuana Program Been Successful?",
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      "questions_2_answer": "The Department of Health recently praised the PA medical marijuana program as one of the most successful in the country. As of May 2021, there are more than 582,000 patients and caregivers registered with the state’s program, over 1,560 physicians have been approved to issue patient certifications, and more than 34 million products have been sold to patients. So far, the medical marijuana program has seen over $2.8 billion in sales since its creation, and projected sales are set to reach $1.1 million by 2024.",
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      "questions_3_question": "How Likely Is PA to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in the Future?",
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      "questions_3_answer": "Because of how successful the program has been for helping patients and strengthening PA’s economy, members of the Department of Health board are considering new ways to make the system more efficient and sustainable. Lieutenant Governor Fetterman conducted a state-wide listening tour during 2019 in which he visited every one of the commonwealth’s 67 counties to discover how constituents feel about marijuana legalization. He found that 65-70% of residents approve of marijuana legalization for adult use and there is nearly unanimous support for decriminalizing and expunging small, non-violent cannabis offenses. His findings caused Governor Wolf to express his support for recreational marijuana legalization in PA.\r\n\r\nThe state legislature has introduced several bills in 2019 and 2020 aimed at expanding the law to include recreational marijuana:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>B. 1899 aims to legalize cannabis for adult use and regulate it similarly to alcohol, selling it to consumers in stores operated by the state’s Liquor Control Board.</li>\r\n \t<li>B. 350 seeks to make recreational cannabis legal for adults aged 21 and over, provide permits for members of the cannabis industry, and allow expungement of prior cannabis crimes from criminal records.</li>\r\n \t<li>B. 2050 supports the use of taxes to support the inclusion of women and minorities in the state’s cannabis industry and to fund educational programs, such as after school programs and student loan reimbursement.</li>\r\n</ul>",
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      "questions_4_question": "What Are the Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in PA?",
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      "questions_4_answer": "Only patients that experience one of the following medical conditions qualifies to obtain a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania:<br><br>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)</li>\r\n \t<li>Anxiety disorders</li>\r\n \t<li>Autism</li>\r\n \t<li>Cancer</li>\r\n \t<li>Remission treatment post-cancer</li>\r\n \t<li>Crohn’s Disease</li>\r\n \t<li>Damage to the central nervous system, including the brain or spinal cord</li>\r\n \t<li>Dyskinetic and spastic movement disorders</li>\r\n \t<li>Epilepsy</li>\r\n \t<li>Glaucoma</li>\r\n \t<li>Hepatitis C</li>\r\n \t<li>HIV/AIDS</li>\r\n \t<li>Huntington’s Disease</li>\r\n \t<li>Inflammatory Bowel Disease</li>\r\n \t<li>Intractable seizures</li>\r\n \t<li>Multiple Sclerosis</li>\r\n \t<li>Neurodegenerative disorders</li>\r\n \t<li>Neuropathies</li>\r\n \t<li>Opioid dependency</li>\r\n \t<li>Parkinson’s Disease</li>\r\n \t<li>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</li>\r\n \t<li>Sickle Cell Anemia</li>\r\n \t<li>Severe or chronic</li>\r\n \t<li>Intractable pain</li>\r\n \t<li>Terminal illness</li>\r\n \t<li>Tourette Syndrome</li>\r\n</ul>",
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      "questions_5_question": "Is There an Age Requirement for Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in PA?",
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      "questions_5_answer": "Yes, you must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a medical marijuana card in PA. However, it is possible for patients under the age of 18 who experience a qualifying medical condition to obtain medical marijuana through a certified caregiver. A caregiver is either a parent, legal guardian, an individual designated by a parent or legal guardian, or an individual approved by the Department of Health if there is no parent or legal guardian appropriate or available. To become certified, they must pass a criminal background check, apply for a medical marijuana card, and register with the Medical Marijuana Registry.",
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      "questions_6_question": "How Much Does It Cost to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in PA?",
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      "questions_6_answer": "It costs $50 to obtain a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania.",
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      "questions_7_question": "How Long Does It Take to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in PA?",
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      "questions_7_answer": "It takes approximately 21 days to receive a medical marijuana card after submitting your payment online.",
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      "questions_8_question": "When Will My PA Medical Marijuana Card Expire?",
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      "questions_8_answer": "The physician who issues the patient certification will specify how long the card is valid before it expires, but typically you are expected to renew your card after one year and pay an annual card renewal fee of $50. 60 days before your certification and ID card expire, you will receive an email prompting you to obtain a new patient certification and renew your card. 30 days before your annual renewal fee is due, you will receive an email instructing you to confirm your patient information on the Medical Marijuana Registry and submit a payment of $50 to the Department of Health. You will then be mailed a new card that features an issue date one day after your previous card expires.",
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      "questions_9_question": "How Can I Find a Medical Marijuana Doctor in PA?",
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      "questions_9_answer": "Consult the Department of Health’s listing of medical marijuana approved practitioners <a href=\"https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/DOH%20Approved%20Practitioners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>. You can also view the most updated information by accessing your patient profile on the Medical Marijuana Registry.",
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      "questions_10_question": "How Can I Find a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in PA?",
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      "questions_10_answer": "You can review the list of PA medical marijuana dispensaries <a href=\"https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/Medical%20Marijuana%20Dispensaries%20in%20Pennsylvania%20with%20Product.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.",
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      "questions_11_question": "What Forms of Medical Marijuana Can I Consume in PA?",
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      "questions_11_answer": "Pennsylvania medical marijuana law prohibits smoking cannabis flower, but patients can consume cannabis pills, oils, tinctures, liquids, topicals, and cannabis flower via vaporization.",
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      "questions_12_question": "Is Cannabis Product Testing Performed on Medical Marijuana in PA?",
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      "questions_12_answer": "Yes, cannabis product testing is performed on medical marijuana products in PA. For more information, <a href=\"https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Medical%20Marijuana/2018.8.10%20MM%20-%20Updated%20Guidance%20for%20Quality%20Testing%20and%20Sampling%20by%20Approved%20Laboratories.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read the Department of Health’s Guidance for Quality Testing and Sampling</a> by Approved Laboratories.",
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      "questions_13_question": "How Much Medical Marijuana Can I Possess in PA?",
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      "questions_13_answer": "Medical marijuana dispensaries in PA are permitted to sell patients a 30-day supply of products. Possessing more than a 30-day supply is considered a crime and can lead to criminal penalties.",
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      "questions_14_question": "Can I Grow My Own Cannabis in PA?",
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      "questions_14_answer": "No, home cultivation is illegal and only licensed commercial cultivators may grow medical marijuana in PA.",
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      "questions_15_question": "Where Can I Consume Medical Marijuana in PA?",
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      "questions_15_answer": "You can consume medical marijuana in your home and other private residences. You may also be able to consume cannabis at your workplace if your employer permits it and you refrain from consumption while performing dangerous activities. It is illegal to consume cannabis in public or to possess cannabis on school grounds or bus stops.",
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      "questions_16_question": "Does PA Accept Medical Marijuana Cards from Other States?",
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      "questions_16_answer": "No, Pennsylvania does not accept medical marijuana cards from other states.",
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      "questions_17_question": "Can I Get a Medical Marijuana Card in PA with a Felony?",
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      "questions_17_answer": "In most cases, a felony conviction on your criminal record will not prevent you from obtaining a medical marijuana card. However, if the felony involved drug manufacturing, distribution, or a violent crime involving cannabis, you may not qualify for a medical marijuana card.",
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      "questions_18_question": "Will a Medical Marijuana Card Show Up on a Background Check?",
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      "questions_18_answer": "No, your patient certification and medical marijuana card may only be obtained through an approved physician, meaning they are considered personal medical information and protected under the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).",
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      "questions_19_question": "Can I Lose My Job for Having a Medical Marijuana Card in PA?",
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      "questions_19_answer": "No, your employer cannot legally terminate your position, refuse to hire you, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against you for participating in the PA medical marijuana program or failing a drug screening due to the presence of medical marijuana in your system. However, they can prohibit you from performing certain duties while under the influence of marijuana, such as working at heights or in confined spaces, handling chemicals that require a government permit, working with high-voltage electricity or other public utilities, or completing tasks that your employer considers “life-threatening” to you or other employees, or would pose a risk to public health or safety.",
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      "questions_20_question": "Can I Be Charged with a DUI After Consuming Medical Marijuana in PA?",
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      "questions_20_answer": "Yes, if you are driving, operating your vehicle, or otherwise in physical control of your vehicle with more than 1 ng/mL of THC in your blood, you can be charged with a DUI.",
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