pa-56-37-1346: Medical Marijuana Advisory Board's recommendation on the use of solvent-based extraction methods and processes on microbial contamination and the Secretary of Health's decision on effectuation

Summary

Under section 1202 of the Medical Marijuana Act (act) (35 P.S. § 10231.1202), the Secretary of Health (Secretary) has discretion regarding whether to effectuate recommendations of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board (Board) within 12 months of receipt of a report adopted at a public meeting under section 1201(j)(6) of the act (35 P.S. § 10231.1201(j)(6)) by transmitting a notice to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, an Academic Clinic Research Center, and its clinical registrant Organic Remedies, Inc. conducted a research initiative regarding the use of solvent-based extraction on microbial contamination of feed materials (marijuana plant) under section 2003.1 of the act (35 P.S. § 10231.2003.1) (Research). The following reflects the Board's recommendation made under section 1201 of the act regarding the use of solvent-based extraction methods and processes on microbial contamination and the Secretary's decision on effectuation. Board Recommendation : During a public meeting held on September 17, 2025, the Board, through adoption of a written report, recommended that the use of solvent-based extraction methods and processes on microbial contamination remain limited to topical form and subject to the provisions of section 702 of the act (35 P.S. § 10231.702) (Report). Secretary's Rationale and Decision : The Secretary considers the safety of patients in the medical marijuana program...

The agency’s own summary, as published.