An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, providing for compassionate access to medical marijuana; and imposing a penalty.

Summary

The bill amends Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act to permit terminally ill patients to use or be given medical marijuana in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted‑living and similar facilities, provided certain conditions are met. Facilities must adopt written guidelines, store the product securely, and document use, while they receive limited liability protection unless there is gross negligence. Violations can incur civil penalties of up to $500 per day.

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