Pennsylvanian state officials said time is running out for residents interested in applying for pardons from minor marijuana-related convictions via the PA Marijuana Pardon Project.
Over 2,500 people applied for their marijuana convictions to be pardoned. The deadline to apply through the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons is Sept. 30, 2022.
“Pennsylvanians convicted of simple marijuana charges are automatically disqualified for so many life opportunities: jobs, education, housing, special moments with family,” Gov. Tim Wolf said. “This is wrong. In Pennsylvania, we believe in second chances – I’m urging those eligible to apply now, don’t miss your chance to forge a new path.”
People eligible for the opportunity to be pardoned are those with one or both of the following convictions – Possession of Marijuana (Title 35 Section 780-113 Subsection A31) and Marijuana, Small Amount Personal Use (Title 35 Section 780-113 Subsection A31I).
“Good people are being held back from living their best lives because of some old nonviolent weed charge,” Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said. “Now is the time to apply because we have no idea how long the legislature will continue refusing common sense legalization.”
The online application for an accelerated pardon through the PA Marijuana Pardon Project is accessible at pa.gov/mjpardon, according to officials.