As soon as a business is granted a license, their initial permit (good for one year) is $200,000, with an annual renewal fee of $10,000. Once they have completed the application process and purchased their permit, the grower will have to operate under the supervision of the PA Department of Health as well as use an electronic inventory tracking system.
The application process to grow and process medical marijuana will open January 17, 2017, and the state will accept applications from February 20th through March 20th.
Dispensaries
For dispensaries, the Department reviewed a number of factors to establish placement of dispensaries across the state. A full population study was conducted over a six-month period. This study found the locations and number of patients suffering from severe medical conditions to establish the quantities of medical marijuana needed and where it should be accessed.
