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Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

The Laughlin-Street Bipartisan Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill prioritizes safety, social and economic equity and, engages Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.  Their proposal ensures the vitality of Pennsylvania’s world-class medical marijuana industry while creating thousands of jobs and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue for the Commonwealth.
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The "Planting Seeds" Podcast

The “Planting Seeds” Podcast

“Planting Seeds with Senator Sharif Street” is a thought-provoking podcast that delves into the multifaceted world of cannabis. Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street sits down with cannabis industry veteran Joe Hodas (CMO of Wana Brands, North America’s farthest-reaching edibles company). Together, they explore the evolution of cannabis legalization, emphasizing bipartisan support and addressing racial disparities in enforcement. They navigate an industry grappling with its identity, discussing social change versus business goals. The conversation extends to stigma, benefits of legalization, and challenges, including interstate transport. The duo aims to educate on diverse cannabis aspects, from workers’ issues to regulatory frameworks. Action items emerge, including advocating for standardized regulations, and supporting social equity initiatives. The show promises insightful episodes unraveling the complexities of cannabis in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvanians are ready to end this cruel, irrational and expensive policy on cannabis, and this legislation will do just that. This legislation will end Pennsylvania’s prohibition on cannabis and would legalize cannabis for adult-use in Pennsylvania. Consider signing your name to our list of citizen co-sponsors!

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Adult Use Cannabis in PA

The Laughlin-Street Bipartisan Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill prioritizes safety, social and economic equity and, engages Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.  Their proposal ensures the vitality of Pennsylvania’s world-class medical marijuana industry while creating thousands of jobs and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue for the Commonwealth.

Safe and Legal

Sets the minimum marijuana consumption age at 21 years old; mandates age verification for every purchase.

Bans any marketing directed toward children and provides the appropriate deterrence to keep marijuana out of the hands of anyone under 21 years old.

Allows licensed medical marijuana patients to grow up to five plants in their home

Empowers law enforcement with the means to adjudicate driving under the influence, and, to pursue and eradicate an illicit market.

Provides clarity and consistency for workplace rules regarding marijuana use for all those operating in good faith and protects the Second Amendment rights of all Pennsylvanians.

Social and Economic Equity

Expunges non-violent marijuana convictions and decriminalizes marijuana up to a certain limit.

Creates licenses for social and economic equity applicants and establishes that the majority of new licensees are granted to social and economic applicants.

Leverages Pennsylvania’s existing medical marijuana licensees to fulfill demand on an enhanced timetable while providing social and economic equity licensees the capital and know-how to succeed.

Implements a Business Development Fund, administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, to support loans, grants, and studies. 

Micro Cultivation Licenses will allow  Anyone with an interest the opportunity to participate in the emerging cannabis market.

Agricultural Engagement

Authorizes farmers and craft growers across the Commonwealth to engage in the cultivation of marijuana.
Through established demand, enables any applicant who wants a license to get a license to cultivate marijuana in a manner that is safe and regulated.

New Tax Revenue and Jobs

The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office projects that marijuana legalization can generate between $400 million to $1 billion of new tax revenue for the Commonwealth.
The proposal will create thousands of new jobs.

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Leach bill would legalize recreational marijuana in Pa.

Leach bill would legalize recreational marijuana in Pa.

Democratic state Sens. Daylin Leach and Sharif Street want Pennsylvania to turn over a new leaf—a marijuana leaf, that is. They’ve introduced a bill (SB 350) that would legalize marijuana use for adults 21 and older. Leach, D-17 of Lower Merion, who is also the...

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