§ CannabisLaws.ai For operators →Operators ↗
Home › Jurisdictions › Pennsylvania, USA

Is cannabis legal in Pennsylvania?

Medical only

Short answer: Only for medical use. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Pennsylvania.

Last checked against the official sources on this page on 6 September 2026.

US state

Medical cannabis has been legal since Act 16 (2016), with licensed dispensaries statewide under the Department of Health. Recreational use remains illegal; several legalization bills are pending.

Rules for this jurisdiction are being curated. Check back soon.