PENNSYLVANIA · CANNABIS
Cannabis
Cannabis laws in Pennsylvania (1970)
Conditional
Summary
Medical only with state-issued patient card. No recreational use.
Notable
Pennsylvania has a medical program but no recreational legalization. Small-amount possession (under 30g) is a misdemeanor with up to 30 days jail; Philadelphia has decriminalized at the city level but state law still allows prosecution.
Penalties
Cannabis is allowed with limits in Pennsylvania — and crossing those limits still bites. See the fines, charges, and where the line is.
Exceptions & nuances
Cannabis in Pennsylvania comes with real conditions. See the exemptions, age and place rules, and edge cases that decide outcomes.
Statute
Read the exact Pennsylvania statute covering cannabis — the citation when you want to check the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Source: 35 P.S. §780-113; Philadelphia Code §10-2102 · phila.gov
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