Pennsylvania 
Drug Testing Law

Pennsylvania is a drug testing friendly state with no restrictive statute in place. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.

Law types(s)

Drug test cheating law, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.

Legal status of cannabis

Medical cannabis is permitted.

Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing

Not mentioned.

Permitted drug testing specimens

Not mentioned.

Permitted testing circumstances

Not mentioned.

Employers must comply with the entirety of the drug test cheating law.

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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Pennsylvania’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Pennsylvania should consult applicable laws in their entirety prior to creating a drug-free workplace program. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.