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Pennsylvania should legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
Pennsylvania allows medical marijuana but bans recreational use and sales. Legalization would let adults buy marijuana from licensed stores under state regulation and taxes.
Josh Shapiro
This budget proposes the legalization of adult use cannabis effective July 1, 2025, with sales within Pennsylvania beginning January 1, 2026.
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