Pennsylvania is currently one of the only states in the region that has not yet legalized recreational marijuana, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone.

However, several lawmakers, including Rep. Dan Frankel, are working on changing that.

“I think it’s definitely a possibility to have it legalized in a year or two,” said Frankel. “We are hosting public hearings and listening to medical professionals and those in the industry about how to do this right. We will hopefully have a comprehensive bill by May or June to introduce in the House.”

He added that while many Pennsylvanians want to see the legalization of recreational marijuana happen, it is not a simple process to undergo.

Many factors have to be considered, including how to regulate the marketplace, how to structure dispensary licenses, how to package the product, how to ensure it is kept out of the hands of minors, and much more.

“We need to be able to establish a solid business foundation for the adult-use marketplace to ensure the state has a good model in place,” said Frankel.

Read more about Pennsylvania’s process for legalizing recreational marijuana in The Keystone.

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