Resources for Growers and Processors

NEW: Grower-Processor and Dispensary request forms now ONLINE! Dispensaries and Grower-Processors can now download commonly used request forms on the new forms page. Please follow the instructions on each form for completion and submittal to the Office of Medical Marijuana. Please use these updated forms for all requests.

• Office of Medical Marijuana Approved Devices and Instruments
  
• Withdraw of Products Containing Additives Not Approved for Inhalation by the FDA
• Known Additives Contained in One or More Products on the Withdraw List
• Pa Bulletin Sept. 4, 2021 List of Pesticides Which May be Used by Medical Marijuana Grower and Processors
  
• Medical Marijuana Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice - June 15, 2021
• Medical Marijuana Two-Year Final Report - May 15, 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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