Pennsylvania

Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving
Summary of Pennsylvania
Year Law Last Passed 2016
How Law Was Passed Senate Bill 3 (149-46 H; 42-7 S)
Possession Limit 30-day supply

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

30g or lessMisdemeanor30 days$ 500
More than 30gMisdemeanor1 year$ 5,000
First possession conviction is eligible for conditional release. Subsequent conviction can lead to a doubled penalty.

Sale or Distribution

30g or less for no remunerationMisdemeanor30 days$ 500
More than 30gFelony2.5 - 5 years$ 15,000
Within 1000 ft of a school or within 250 ft of recreational playground punishable by 2-4 years in prison.
To a minor, or after a previous drug conviction, brings doubled penalties.
Courts are authorized to increase the maximum fine to exhaust all proceeds from drug sales.

Cultivation

Any number of plantsFelony2.5 - 5 years$ 15,000

Hash & Concentrates

Possession of 8 g or lessMisdemeanor30 days$ 500
Possession of more than 8 gMisdemeanor1 year$ 5,000
ManufactureFelony2.5 - 5 years$ 15,000
Penalties listed are for hashish. (Concentrates are not further defined.)
Penalties for selling or trafficking hashish are the same as the trafficking penalties for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details.

Paraphernalia

Possession or sale of paraphernaliaMisdemeanor6 - 12 mos$ 2,500
To a minor at least 3 years youngerMisdemeanor2 year$ 5,000

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