The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take up the case challenging Lebanon County's policy on medical marijuana and probation. The court has also issued a 'stay' on the policy that stops people on probation from using medical marijuana, even if they have a card. That means, the policy will not be enforced or implemented until further order from the Supreme Court.
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