Dispensary Application Fee = $5,000
Once licensed the permit fee for each licensed dispensary location is $30,000
You must have $150,000 in a financial institution and be able to show proof of these funds to the state
It's important to know the application fees for a cannabis dispensary in Pennsylvania so that you can submit the application with the correct fee(s), and so you can include the application fee in your financial plan and budgeting. It is also imperative to know what fees to expect once you receive a license (if you're deemed a stellar candidate) so you can include them in your financial planning.
Medical Marijuana - Enactment
Act of Apr.17, 2016, P.L. 84, No.16
Section 607. Fees and other requirements.
The following apply:
(1) For a grower/processor:
(i) An initial application fee in the amount of $10,000 shall be paid. The fee is nonrefundable.
(ii) A fee for a permit as a grower/processor in the amount of $200,000 shall be paid. The permit shall be valid for one year. Applicants shall submit the permit fee at the time of submission of the application. The fee shall be returned if the permit is not granted.
(iii) A renewal fee for the permit as a grower/processor in the amount of $10,000 shall be paid and shall cover renewal for all locations. The renewal fee shall be returned if the renewal is not granted.
(iv) An application to renew a permit must be filed with the department not more than six months nor less than four months prior to expiration.
(v) All fees shall be paid by certified check or money order.
(vi) Before issuing an initial permit under this paragraph, the department shall verify that the applicant has at least $2,000,000 in capital, $500,000 of which must be on deposit with a financial institution.
(2) For a dispensary:
(i) An initial application fee in the amount of $5,000 shall be paid. The fee is nonrefundable.
(ii) A permit fee for a dispensary shall be $30,000 for each location. The period of the permit is one year. An applicant shall submit the permit fee at the time of submission of the application. The fee shall be returned if the application is not granted.
(iii) A renewal fee for the permit as a dispensary in the amount of $5,000 shall be paid. The fee shall be returned if the renewal is not granted and shall cover renewal for all locations.
(iv) An application to renew a permit must be filed with the department not more than six months nor less than four months prior to expiration.
(v) All fees shall be paid by certified check or money order.
(vi) Before issuing an initial permit under this paragraph, the department shall verify that the applicant has at least $150,000 in capital, which must be on deposit with a financial institution.
(3) A fee of $250 shall be required when amending the application to indicate relocation within this Commonwealth or the addition or deletion of approved activities by the medical marijuana organization.
(4) Fees payable under this section shall be deposited into the fund.
