Pennsylvania regulates medical marijuana dispensary locations through the Department of Health. Dispensaries must be licensed by the state and comply with local zoning regulations. Pittsburgh's zoning code addresses where medical marijuana dispensaries may locate, with buffer zones from schools and other sensitive uses. Only state-licensed operators may open dispensaries.
Pittsburgh allows medical cannabis dispensaries through a regulated licensing process. Facilities must be in approved commercial zones with buffer distances from schools and churches, typically 500 to 1,000 feet. Patient verification and purchase tracking required by state law. Security measures including surveillance and secure storage are mandatory. Operating hours and inventory limits set by state and local regulations.
Operating without license: criminal charges and closure. Selling to non-patients: license revocation and fines. Security violations: fines $1,000 to $10,000.
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