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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 10231.1305. Falsification of identification cards

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Offense defined.--In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person commits an offense if, knowing he is not privileged to hold an identification card, the person:

(1) possesses an identification card and either attempts to use the card to obtain medical marijuana or obtains medical marijuana;

(2) possesses an identification card which falsely identifies the person as being lawfully entitled to receive medical marijuana and either attempts to use the card to obtain medical marijuana or obtains medical marijuana;  or

(3) possesses an identification card which contains any false information on the card and the person either attempts to use the card to obtain medical marijuana or obtains medical marijuana.

(b) Grading.--A first offense under this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree.  A second or subsequent offense under this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree.

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