Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Pennsylvania law
Cannabis laws in Blakeslee follow Pennsylvania’s state law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is legal for registered patients with qualifying conditions through licensed dispensaries. Unregistered possession can result in legal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Legal for registered patients only
- Buying/Selling: Legal for medical patients
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Pennsylvania legalized medical cannabis in 2016 through Act 16, creating one of the nation's more comprehensive programs with licensed dispensaries, a wide range of qualifying conditions (including chronic pain and PTSD), and allowances for various product forms. Recreational use remains illegal, with unregistered possession treated as a misdemeanor or felony depending on amount.
Law Enforcement
Most patrols around Blakeslee were from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. Some officers had a crooked reputation, with local talk of a gram or two being used as a bribe.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The back of the Wawa at Routes 940 and 115 drew people after midnight. Both weed and “snow” came up there. The regulars reckoned they could tell the different crowds apart.
Marijuana Prices
- Around US$10 for 1 g or US$20 for 2 g, sometimes more depending on the contact
Types of Marijuana
Jamaican Red Hair, hydro, Maui Wowie, Blueberry Haze and Purple Sticky Punch were among the better flower going around.
More Information
An offer from a stranger might mean a bad bag or an undercover officer. A trusted contact counted for a lot.