CANNABIS IN ILLINOIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ADULT-USE CANNABIS
Effective January 1, 2020, Public Act 101-0027 legalizes the possession and private use of cannabis for Illinois residents over 21 years of age. * INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE CANNOT POSSESS OR CONSUME CANNABIS (720 ILCS 550/4(a)).
CANNABIS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED LEGALLY AT LICENSED DISPENSARIES
The Village of Wilmette Board approved a moratorium prohibiting the sale of recreational cannabis in Wilmette. This moratorium does not have any impact upon the new lawful authority of individuals to purchase, possess and use cannabis within the limitations provide by state law.
Possession Limits for Adult Illinois Residents:
- 30 Grams of raw cannabis in a sealed, odorless container,
- 500mg of Cannabis-infused product(s) containing THC, and
- 5 grams of cannabis product in concentrated form
Possession Limits for Adult Non-Illinois Residents:
- Half of the amounts allowed for Illinois residents
CONSUMPTION RESTRICTIONS
Public Use is Prohibited – “Public Place” is defined as any place where a person could reasonably be expected to be seen by others.
Smoke Free Illinois Act – The restrictions of the Smoke Free Illinois Act also apply to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Property owners may prohibit the use of cannabis by any guest, lessee, customer or visitor. In addition, individuals cannot possess or use cannabis on a school bus, school grounds, private residence licensed for day care.
TRANSPORTATION AND USE
Driving Under The Influence of Cannabis Is Illegal
Vehicles: 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15
- Cannabis consumption in vehicle is prohibited
- Cannabis must be in sealed, odorless container reasonably inaccessible when transported
- Offenses in vehicles by persons under 21 years may result in driver’s license suspension or revocation 625 ILCS 5/6-206
Residences:
- Adults over 21 cannot use cannabis in proximity to individuals under 21
- Residential cannabis use cannot be publicly viewable
- Landlords and building associations can prohibit smoking of cannabis.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
A Parent’s Guide to Talking with a Teenager about Marijuana
National Institute on Drug Abuse Marijuana Facts
Fact Sheet Cannabis Public Education_revised
CLICK HERE to view more facts and information regarding Cannabis In Illinois.
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