Have you ever dreamed of joining the booming cannabis industry? If so, now is the perfect time to learn about Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana dispensary application process, which reopens on May 12, just a few days from now. Check out the following for ways to ensure that your application is detailed and well-rounded! Please note that dispensary applications are limited to individuals who currently hold a grower or processor permit.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is transitioning from traditional paper applications to a new online format; still, familiarizing yourself with the current paper application will prepare you to apply immediately when the time comes.
Here’s how the application process starts:
Region Selection:
Choose from one of six regions in Pennsylvania—Northeast (Allentown, Bethlehem, Stroudsburg, Scranton), Southeast (Lancaster, Conshohocken, Philadelphia), Southcentral (Harrisburg, York, Altoona), Northcentral (State College, Bloomsburg, and Berwick), Southwest (Pittsburgh, Somerset), or Northwest (Erie).
Business Details:
Provide your business name, any trade names, your business address, and the address of your proposed dispensary. If you haven’t yet formed a business or identified a location, you’ll need to establish a corporate entity and secure a potential property, ensuring it meets zoning requirements.
Diversity:
The application uses a point system to assess candidates, beginning
