Legal Research - Cannabis Law

Cannabis Law

This guide contains resources for Cannabis Law in Illinois. Links to PDF documents require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

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Cannabis Zoning Ordinance
Proposed Findings of Fact Special Use Cannabis Business Establishment (pdf)
Proposed Findings of Fact Special Use Cannabis Business Establishment in PMD (pdf)
Chicago Cannabis Information Center - This resource has information regarding the consumption and possession of cannabis products, starting a cannabis-related business, and public health and safety as pertains to the laws and regulations of the City of Chicago.

The Cook County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax Ordinance took effect January 16, 2020: Cook County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax Ordinance
Cannabis Conviction Relief and Legalization - Resources specifically for Cook County’s conviction relief process under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
New Illinois Cannabis Law and the Forest Preserves - Rules and laws pertaining to the Cook County Forest Preserves.
2020 Criminal & Traffic Expungement & Sealing Procedural Guide - General guide to expungement and sealing of criminal and traffic records.

The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act took effect June 25, 2019: Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705 et. seq.
County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax: County Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax Law, 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.8
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act took effect August 9, 2019: Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, 410 ILCS 130 et. seq.
Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle: Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle, 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1
Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax - 410 ILCS 705/60-1 et seq.
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax - 410 ILCS 130/1 et seq.
Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax - 410 ILCS 705/65-1 et seq.
Retailers' Occupation Tax - 35 ILCS 120/1 et seq.
Use Tax - 35 ILCS 105/1 et seq.
Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax – 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 422 (pdf)
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax – 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 429
Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax – 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 423 (pdf)
Retailers' Occupation Tax - 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 130
County Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax - 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 424 (pdf)
Municipal Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax - 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 425 (pdf)
Use Tax - 86 Ill. Admin. Code Part 150

Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Information
Adult Use Cannabis Program Information
Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office - The Illinois Department of Agriculture is tasked with licensing and regulating adult use cultivation centers, cannabis craft growers, cannabis infusers, cannabis transporters, and Community College Vocational Cannabis Pilot Programs. This resource contains forms, applications, and FAQs regarding the growing, infusing, and transporting of cannabis.
Cannabis Forms - Tax forms related to the sale or cultivation of cannabis.
Adult Use Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax
Cannabis Dispensary Tax
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax
Illinois 2024 DUI Fact Book (PDF) - Information and guidelines regarding Medical Cannabis and driving under the influence.
Adult Expungement & Sealing Information and Forms - Contains forms and guidance to expunge and/or seal adult criminal records.

Oakton Community College: Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist Certificate - Information on Oakton Community College’s Cannabis certificate program.

Governors State University: Illinois State Cannabis Certification Course: Responsible Vendor Training - Information on Governors State University’s Cannabis certificate program.
Chicago State University: Cannabis Industry Non-Credit Certificate Program – Information on Chicago State University’s Cannabis certificate program.

City Colleges of Chicago: City Colleges of Chicago’s Cannabis Dispensary Operations - Information on the City Colleges of Chicago’s Cannabis certificate program.
Illinois Legal Aid - Search Illinois Legal Aid by entering terms that identify your legal issue in the search box. A listing of topics covered can be accessed by clicking the Browse Articles link at the bottom of the page. Illinois Legal Aid is statewide collaboration of Illinois legal services providers, funding entities, the private bar and law schools.

Cook County Clerk of Court: Expungement & Sealing Procedural Guide (PDF) - General guide to expungement and sealing of criminal and traffic records.
Illinois Office of State Appellate Defender: Adult Expungement & Sealing Information and Forms - Contains forms and guidance to expunge and/or seal adult criminal records.
Illinois Supreme Courts: Approved Statewide Forms - Expungement and Sealing Forms - Contains forms approved for statewide use for the expungement and sealing of both adult and juvenile records.
Illinois Legal Aid - Search Illinois Legal Aid by entering terms that identify your legal issue in the search box. A listing of topics covered can be accessed by clicking the Browse Articles link at the bottom of the page. Illinois Legal Aid is statewide collaboration of Illinois legal services providers, funding entities, the private bar and law schools.
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Last updated September 2024