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Department of Agriculture to administer proposed adult‑use cannabis program, secretary says

2415862 · February 21, 2025
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Secretary Redding told the House appropriations panel that the governor’s budget would put the Department of Agriculture in charge of regulating adult‑use cannabis and includes $40 million for start‑up operations and a revolving loan fund.

At the budget hearing, Secretary Redding said the governor’s proposal would make the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture the primary state regulator for an adult‑use cannabis market and that the budget includes $40,000,000 to set up operations and a revolving loan or credit program.

Representative DeVanzo asked whether the department requested the funding. Redding…

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