PA medical marijuana: ID cards, edibles, grow laws

Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act cleared the House on Wednesday, but that doesn't mean dispensaries will start popping up in York County next week.

Legislation making the Keystone State the 24th to legalize the drug could take affect as early as April. But even after that people could be waiting another 18 months before they are able to access the drug.

Here's a look at what to expect between now and October 2017, assuming the bill becomes law.

Dotting the I's

Senate Bill 3 has passed the House, and is now in the hands of the Senate. Lawmakers need to reassess the bill and the amendments that have been added since the Senate approved it in May. They could vote as early as next week, although changes would require concurrence in the House. From there, it could immediately be sent to Gov. Tom Wolf's desk.

Developing a state program

Pennsylvania will need to create a Marijuana Advisory Board. Like the Liquor...

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