Cannabis in Pennsylvania is illegal for recreational use, but possession of small amounts is decriminalized in a few major cities. Medical usage is permitted.
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Municipal decriminalization (2014–2016)
First in October 2014 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania decriminalized cannabis. Then in April 2016 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania decriminalized cannabis, with State College following suit in September.
The City of Philadelphia decriminalized possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana effective October 20, 2014, becoming the largest city in the United States to decriminalize marijuana. The City of Pittsburgh decriminalized possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana, and decriminalized possession of up to 8 grams of hashish, on December 21, 2015. On January 20, 2015 Constable Ed Quiggle, Jr. signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Reform Resolution, making it official policy for the Office of Constable for the 9th Ward of the City of Sunbury to not enforce or cooperate in the enforcement of any acts which prohibit, penalize, or criminalize the possession, cultivation, or use of medical marijuana, hemp, cannanbinoids, and other illegal or experimental drugs, becoming the first law enforcement agency in Pennsylvania, and perhaps the first in the United States to enact such a policy.
Medical cannabis (2016)
In April 2016 Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf legalized medical cannabis, saying
"I am proud to sign this bill that will provide long overdue medical relief to patients and families who could benefit from this treatment. I applaud members of both parties in the House and Senate who have come together to help patients who have run out of medical options and want to thank the thousands of advocates who have fought tirelessly for this cause".