Pennsylvania law defines a "caregiver" as any state resident aged 21 or older (unless otherwise allowed by the PA health department) who:
Is designated to a medical marijuana patient;
A minor patient's parent, legal guardian or spouse;
Designated by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse to be a patient's caregiver;
Is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
All Pennsylvania caregivers must complete a criminal history background check. Instructions on how to properly do so will be provided during the registration process.
All criminal histories will be evaluated before an approval is issued. Those applicants who have been convicted of criminal charges regarding controlled substances within the last five years, whether it be for possession or the sale of, will not be approved.