An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in medical marijuana organizations, providing for additional dispensary permits authorized; and, in administration, providing for available licenses.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the existing Medical Marijuana Act in Pennsylvania to expand opportunities for businesses within the medical cannabis industry. Specifically, it adds definitions for ‘disadvantaged business,’ ‘diverse business,’ and ‘small business’ to the act. It also authorizes the Department of Health to issue additional dispensary permits to disadvantaged, diverse, or small businesses in each region, and establishes a process for applying for licenses vacated by surrenders or revocations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘disadvantaged business,’ ‘diverse business,’ and ‘small business’ for use in the Medical Marijuana Act.
- Authorizes the Department of Health to issue additional dispensary permits to disadvantaged, diverse, and small businesses.
- Specifies that additional permits will be issued in each region established under the existing Medical Marijuana Act.
- Establishes a process for applying for licenses that have been surrendered or revoked.
- Requires the Department of Health to publish a list of surrendered/revoked licenses annually.
- Prioritizes disadvantaged, diverse, and small businesses in license applications.
Who is affected
- Medical Marijuana Businesses (dispensaries)
- Small Businesses
- Minority-Owned Businesses
- Women-Owned Businesses
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
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Primary sponsor
Nathan Davidson
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
G. Roni Green
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