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Illinois

RecreationalMedical
IL · Midwest

Illinois became the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through its legislature (not a ballot measure) in 2019. The state has a tiered tax structure based on THC content and a social equity licensing program.

Dispensaries
220
Registered Patients
170,000
Tax Rate
7-25% based on THC + local
Regulatory Body
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Program Details

What's legal in Illinois

Medical Program
Medical Legal
Since 2013
Min age: 18
Recreational Program
Recreational Legal
Since 2019
Possession limit: 1 oz
Home grow: No
Delivery: Yes
Consumption lounges: Yes
Social equity program: Yes
Expungement: Yes
U.S. Senators
NORML Scorecard

Your senators on cannabis

B+
Dick Durbin
DemocratU.S. Senate
DECRIMINALIZE
A
Tammy Duckworth
DemocratU.S. Senate
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE
Grades from NORML Congressional Scorecard. Grades reflect voting record and public positions on cannabis policy.