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Pennsylvania

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Pennsylvania.

Medical Only

MJ Freeway

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana

Tracking System

MJ Freeway

Market Type

Medical Only

Last Updated

Jan 15, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Pennsylvania Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Pennsylvania. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana

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Seed-to-Sale System

Pennsylvania uses MJ Freeway for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Market Type

Medical

Pennsylvania has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed

EcommerceRestricted

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania

Medical-only, one of the largest medical markets

MJ Freeway for seed-to-sale compliance

No delivery currently permitted

Adult-use legislation under consideration

Online ordering for in-store pickup available

Official Sources

PA DOH Cannabis

Regulatory Details

Pennsylvania Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Pennsylvania.

Purchase Limits

Medical

Flower90-day supply as determined by physician

Period90 days

No specific weight limits; supply set by certifying physician.

Tax Rates

State Excise5% gross receipts tax on grower/processor sales to dispensaries

Medical marijuana sales exempt from state sales tax at retail.

Home Cultivation

Not Allowed

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

Requires qualifying condition certified by approved practitioner.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Heavy metals

Microbials

Moisture content

Mycotoxins

Pesticides

Residual solvents

Terpenes

Products tested twice: pre-processing and pre-sale.

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Opaque, tamper-evident containers

THC/CBD content, batch number

Warning statements

No packaging attractive to minors

License Types

Grower/Processor Permit

Cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Max 25 permits statewide.

Dispensary Permit

Dispensing to registered patients/caregivers

Clinical Registrant

Academic medical center-affiliated for research and dispensing

Approved Laboratory

Product testing; 5 approved labs statewide

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Pennsylvania

Licensing

Maintain active grower/processor or dispensary permit

Annual renewal required

Inventory

Use state seed-to-sale tracking system

Dual-lab testing before retail sale

Sales

Verify patient registration and ID before every sale

Reporting

Submit compliance reports to Department of Health

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Pennsylvania

WebJoint provides the compliance tools Pennsylvania operators need to stay audit-ready and run smooth operations.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Pennsylvania Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Pennsylvania.

Yes, Pennsylvania has legalized medical cannabis only. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Medical patients can purchase up to 90-day supply as determined by physician of flower per 90 days. No specific weight limits; supply set by certifying physician.

Cannabis products in Pennsylvania are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 5% gross receipts tax on grower/processor sales to dispensaries. Medical marijuana sales exempt from state sales tax at retail.

Cannabis delivery is not currently allowed in Pennsylvania. Operators must conduct sales through licensed retail locations.

Yes, Pennsylvania requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Heavy metals, Microbials, Moisture content, Mycotoxins, Pesticides, Residual solvents, Terpenes. Products tested twice: pre-processing and pre-sale.

Pennsylvania uses MJ Freeway as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with major tracking platforms to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Pennsylvania. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Pennsylvania's regulatory requirements.