Resources for Growers and Processors

• Medical Marijuana Two-Year Final Report - May 15, 2020
  
• Medical Marijuana Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice - March 25, 2020
  
• Extension of Medical Marijuana Temporary Regulations Notice - April 2, 2020
• 2020 Act 10 - PA General Assembly

• Redacted Applications for Phase II Grower-Processor Permittees

Grower/Processor Permittees and Facility Locations:

• PA DOH Phase II Grower-Processor Permittee Facility Locations by Region (PDF)
• PA DOH Phase II Grower-Processor Permittee Facility Locations by Region - Map (PDF)

Applicant Score Cards:

• PA DOH Phase II Grower-Processor Evaluation Category Score Cards (PDF)
  

Applicant Information:

• DOH Phase II Grower Processor Applicant Information (PDF)

Updates:

• Logged Applications: PA DOH Phase II Logged Grower Processor Applications (PDF) (June 18, 2018)
• Guidance for Quality Testing and Sampling by Approved Laboratories (PDF)
• Applicant Debriefing Script (PDF)
• PA DOH Grower-Processor Operational Checklist (8-7-17, PDF)

Resources Used for Applying for a Grower/Processor Permit: The Office of Medical Marijuana is NOT currently accepting applications for Phase II.

• Instructions (PDF)
• Application for a Grower/Processor Permit (document download)
• Forms for Attachments A-L (document download)
• Chapter 1141. GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Chapter 1151. GROWERS/PROCESSORS

Phase I information for growers/processors

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to become an approved Grower/Processor of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?

The department may issue permits for no more than 25 growers/processors. No more than five grower/processors may also be issued a dispensary permit. The application process requires an applicant – at a minimum – to:

• Apply for, and be awarded, a permit with the department before growing/processing medical marijuana.
• Provide information in the permit application, including, but not limited to:
• Ability to maintain effective security and control to prevent diversion, abuse or other illegal conduct.
• Evidence of municipality zoning requirements compliance.
• Provide a diversity plan.
• Submit a permit application with:
• Initial non-refundable fee of $10,000.
• Permit fee of $200,000, which is refundable if the permit is not granted.
• Proof of $2 million in capital ($500,000 of which must be on deposit in a financial institution).

Those that are awarded a permit must complete a two-hour training course. As permitted by the Act, the department may provide for other requirements through temporary regulations.

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