Information will be updated here as it becomes available. Check back for updates! Please note; while we aim to keep this pages fully up to date with the latest information, cannabis laws are always changing. We encourage you to verify these rules and regulations in the official legal text, which we’ve linked throughout the page for your convenience.
Grower (also commonly referred to as Producers or Cultivators) – Cultivators are responsible for growing cannabis. Mature plants are harvested and transferred to a Processor.
Processors – Processors take harvested cannabis from Cultivators and create derivative extracts for edibles, concentrates, topicals, and prepacks. Finished products are transported to Dispensaries.
Grower/Processor Permit Applications:
Initial Application Fee: $10,000
Initial Permit Fee: $200,000
Most states require an extensive seed-to-sale cannabis tracking system to monitor cultivation efforts and inventory. Our cultivation seed-to-sale-tracking solution provides comprehensive data tracking with an emphasis on compliance. Customized to meet the unique regulatory frameworks in each state, BioTrack also features an all-in-one business tool to help you operate every aspect of the cultivation business by itself, or as part of the vertically-integrated cannabis business.
Most states require an extensive seed-to-sale cannabis tracking system to monitor processing and manufacturing efforts, which is especially important in this part of the supply chain due to conversions into multiple byproducts and higher amounts of waste. Our processing seed-to-sale-tracking solution provides comprehensive conversion tracking focused on compliant data points. Customized to meet the unique regulatory frameworks in each state, BioTrack also features an all-in-one business tool to help you operate every aspect of the cultivation business by itself, or as part of the vertically-integrated cannabis business.
The following forms have been approved for medical marijuana:
Laboratories test cannabis for concentration and contaminants. Prior to entering the consumer market, all regulated cannabis is required to undergo quality assurance testing.
Final Laboratory regulations are to be determined. A laboratory wishing to identify, collect, handle and conduct tests on cannabis can visit Health.PA.gov for more information.
Dispensaries sell legal cannabis, and cannabis products, to responsible adults in compliance with local regulations.
Grower/Processor Permit Applications:
Dispensary Permit Applications:
Initial Application Fee: $5,000
Initial Permit Fee: $30,000 per dispensary location identified in the application, up to $90,000
Most states require dispensaries to track and trace all of their cannabis-related products for regulatory and compliance reporting requirements. Our Dispensary Point of Sale and inventory management system provides comprehensive seed-to-sale cannabis tracking with a focus on compliant data points. If your state requires seed-to-sale systems to stay compliant, BioTrack has you covered. Our system is customized to meet the unique regulatory frameworks in each and every state.
Caregivers grow and process cannabis on behalf of patients. They cannot charge for cannabis, only recoup the costs of goods.
Current Estimated Patient Counts: 191,000
Here’s a list of qualifying conditions defined by Pennsylvania law:
The following forms have been approved for medical marijuana:
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released Temporary Regulations for Physicians and Practitioners regarding medical cannabis. Key points to note:
Part D of Pennsylvania Dispensary License Application (pulled directly from the PA license application)
Plan of Operation
A plan of operations is required for all dispensary permit applications. The plan of operation must include a timetable outlining the steps the applicant will take to become operational within six months from the date of issuance of a permit. The plan of operation must also describe how the applicant’s proposed business operations will comply with statutory and regulatory requirements necessary for the continued operation of the facility.
Plan of Operations
What must be covered in a plan of operation?
Applicants must identify how they will comply with relevant laws and regulations regarding:
Download the application and the full list of requirements here
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Adherence to state and local cannabis regulations in all active markets. Print compliant labels, enforce sales limits, and verify recommendations quickly and accurately. Regular system updates ensure compliance if regulations change.
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