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01Jun

Pennsylvania's New Medical Marijuana Law - What Does it Mean for School Bus Contractors

On April 17, 2016 Governor Tom Wolf signed the medical marijuana bill (Pennsylvania Senate Bill 3) into law, making Pennsylvania the 24th state in the union to legalize the drug for medicinal purposes. According to the law, there are 17 conditions for which marijuana could be used to treat, ranging from chronic pain to epilepsy to cancer. The law will allow up to 25 growers/processors and up to 150 dispensary locations. Because these new enterprises must go through rigorous steps to establish their businesses in Pennsylvania, and doctors must complete training and education programs, it could take two years before retailers are open for business.

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