Bill > HB20

This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania, creating the Keystone Cannabis Authority to regulate and oversee cannabis production, sale, and consumption. The bill allows individuals 21 and older to possess and use cannabis, with possession limits of 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower, 1,000 milligrams of THC in infused products, and 15 grams of cannabis concentrate. It establishes a robust regulatory system that includes licensing for cultivation centers, microcultivation centers, dispensaries, and testing facilities, with a strong emphasis on social and economic equity by prioritizing permits for individuals from disproportionately impacted communities. The bill creates the Community Opportunity Fund to provide financial support and resources for social and economic equity applicants, and includes provisions for cannabis clean slate, which allows for the expungement of certain previous cannabis-related convictions. The legislation imposes a sales tax of 8% and an excise tax of 5% on cannabis sales, with revenue allocated to various state programs including community investment, drug prevention and treatment, and support for farmland preservation. The bill also consolidates and updates existing medical cannabis regulations, transferring oversight from the Department of Health to the new Keystone Cannabis Authority while maintaining protections for medical cannabis patients. Importantly, the bill includes comprehensive regulations on product testing, packaging, labeling, advertising, and workplace protections for cannabis users.

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