Under Pennsylvania’s newly enacted Medical Marijuana Act, there are 17 Serious Medical Conditions for which a patient may be prescribed medical marijuana. For a patient to be allowed to use medical marijuana, that patient must be issued an identification card under Section 501 of the Act. The Department of Health (“DOH”) may issue an identification … Continue reading Will Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act get Doc Blocked?
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Medical Marijuana – Not in my backyard?
When Governor Wolf signed Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana bill into law on April 17, 2016, it opened the door to an industry that will greatly impact all levels of state and local regulation, including local zoning ordinances. Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Law allows a maximum of 25 growers/processors and a maximum of 150 dispensaries. Local and municipal … Continue reading Medical Marijuana – Not in my backyard?
Pennsylvania 24th State to legalize Marijuana
On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act making Pennsylvania the 24th state to enact a program for the growing and dispensing medical marijuana (“MM”). Certified patients with one of 17 listed Qualified Medical Conditions will soon have access to MM. The law will go into effect in thirty … Continue reading Pennsylvania 24th State to legalize Marijuana
PA’s Medical Marijuana Act awaits the Governor’s signature
After years of waiting and numerous amendments to Senate Bill 3 (“SB3”) Pennsylvania is one step away from legalizing medical marijuana. SB3 was approved by the Senate last May by a 40-7 vote. Earlier this year, the House significantly amended SB3 and approved the amended SB3 by 149-43 vote. The amended SB3 was then sent … Continue reading PA’s Medical Marijuana Act awaits the Governor’s signature
PA House Amendments to The Medical Marijuana Act.
On Wednesday March 16, 2016, the House overwhelmingly passed SB3, which had languished in two House Committees before finally being submitted for approval to the House last week. SB3 was significantly amended and both the House and Senate must pass a bill containing the same text before it may be submitted to Governor Tom Wolf … Continue reading PA House Amendments to The Medical Marijuana Act.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES THE STATE’S PROPOSED MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
After years of blocking any proposed medical marijuana legislature, on Wednesday March 16, 2016, Pennsylvania lawmakers in the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 3 (“SB3”), The Medical Cannabis Act, with a vote of 149-43. SB3 would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. Earlier in the week, the House passed several amendments to SB3. Since … Continue reading PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVERWHELMINGLY PASSES THE STATE’S PROPOSED MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
SPECIFIC PROTECTIONS AND PROHIBITONS FOR PATIENTS UNDER PENNSYLVANIA’S MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
In my previous blog, I note that as a result of the restrictions and expense, medical cannabis (“MC”) patients may elect to purchase marijuana illegal. The most obvious benefit to being a registered MC patient is that you are free from arrest for use, transportation and/or possession of MC so long as the individual is … Continue reading SPECIFIC PROTECTIONS AND PROHIBITONS FOR PATIENTS UNDER PENNSYLVANIA’S MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
PENNSYLVANIA’S MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives convenes on March 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. One of the items on the House Calendar is Senate Bill No. 3 (“SB3”). SB3 is a bipartisan bill providing for the medical use of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. SB3 was introduced as a bi-partisan bill in the Pennsylvania Senate. … Continue reading PENNSYLVANIA’S MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Legislation – How Many Bills Are Now Up in Smoke?
By Tom Beveridge. Recently, I found that nothing raises the hackles of Pennsylvanians like the discussion about the legalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth - be it for personal use or medical purposes. Over the past two years, legislators in both the House and Senate introduced bills in support of each of these options. However, … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Legislation – How Many Bills Are Now Up in Smoke?
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