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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Authorization.--
(1) An independent grower/processor that applies and meets the requirements under section 618 1 shall be issued one dispensary permit.
(2) An independent dispensary that applies and meets the requirements under section 618 shall be issued one grower/processor permit.
(b) Rights and privileges.--The permits issued under this section shall carry the same rights, privileges and obligations as permits issued under this chapter.
(c) Suspension or revocation prohibited.--The department may not suspend or revoke the permit of an entity that receives a permit under this section due to the entity entering into a change of control transaction with any person at least one year after the holder of the dispensary permit becomes operational in this Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the department from taking action for a violation of section 618(a)(4).
(d) Permit for clinical registrant.--Notwithstanding subsection (c) or section 619, 2 an independent grower/processor or independent dispensary that applies for a permit to convert to a clinical registrant under section 2002 shall surrender a grower/processor permit or dispensary permit, or both, previously issued to the independent grower/processor or independent dispensary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 10231.617. Additional dispensary and grower/processor permits authorized - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-10231-617/
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