Bill > HB1735

This bill establishes a comprehensive Cannabis Act to regulate the personal use, cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis in Pennsylvania. The bill creates a Cannabis Control Board to oversee the industry, establishes a Cannabis Regulation Fund, and provides for the legal use of cannabis for adults 21 and older. Key provisions include: creating a licensing system for cannabis business establishments like cultivation centers and dispensaries, with special provisions for businesses in disproportionately impacted areas and small businesses; setting possession limits of 30 grams of cannabis flower, 1,000 milligrams of THC in infused products, and 5 grams of cannabis concentrate; implementing a 6% sales tax and 8% excise tax on cannabis sales; establishing strict regulations for packaging, labeling, testing, and advertising of cannabis products; providing a "clean slate" process to expunge certain cannabis-related criminal records; and maintaining the existing medical cannabis program for patients with serious medical conditions. The bill also includes detailed provisions for patient and caregiver protections, employment rights, and restrictions on cannabis use in certain settings like schools and vehicles. The Cannabis Control Board will have broad regulatory authority to implement and enforce these provisions, with a focus on patient safety, public health, and creating opportunities for communities historically impacted by cannabis prohibition.

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