Quick answer
Marijuana in Pennsylvania: medical-only. Pennsylvania established a medical cannabis program in 2016, with dispensaries opening in 2018. Adult-use marijuana remains illegal. Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
Key facts
- Medical marijuana legal since 2016.
Workplace testing
Pennsylvania allows workplace drug testing and employers may act on positive results. A medical card does not shield an employee from testing, and state law does not require employers to accommodate off-duty use.
Pennsylvania does not broadly protect off-duty cannabis use in employment; employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test under state law.
Detection & panels
See how long substances stay detectable in our detection chart, compare standard panels, or use the test finder. Local testing locations in Pennsylvania are listed on the Pennsylvania drug testing page.
Frequently asked questions
Is marijuana legal in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania status: medical-only. Pennsylvania established a medical cannabis program in 2016, with dispensaries opening in 2018. Adult-use marijuana remains illegal. Employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
Can an employer in Pennsylvania drug test me?
Pennsylvania allows workplace drug testing and employers may act on positive results. A medical card does not shield an employee from testing, and state law does not require employers to accommodate off-duty use.
Does a medical card protect me from testing in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not broadly protect off-duty cannabis use in employment; employers may still enforce drug-free workplace policies and test under state law.