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.
Contents
I.Chicago and Cook County Resources1
III.Federal Laws and Resources4
IV.Non-Governmental Organizations4

Resources for Cannabis Law in Illinois
Chicago and Cook County Resources
Local Codes and Ordinances-Chicago and Cook County Ordinances
Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Cook County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax Ordinance took effect January 16, 2020, text of the ordinance is available below:
City of Chicago
Department of Planning and Development
Proposed Findings of Fact Special Use Cannabis Business Establishment (pdf)
Proposed Findings of Fact Special Use Cannabis Business Establishment in PMD (pdf)
City of Chicago
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.
Cook County State’s Attorney
Cannabis Conviction Relief and Legalization - Resources specifically for Cook County’s conviction relief process under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
Cook County Forest Preserves
New Illinois Cannabis Law and the Forest Preserves - Rules and laws pertaining to the Cook County Forest Preserves.
Cook County Clerk of Court
2020 Criminal & Traffic Expungement & Sealing Procedural Guide - General guide to expungement and sealing of criminal and traffic records.
Illinois State Resources
Illinois Statute-Illinois statutory law on cannabis
The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act took effect June 25, 2019, text of the act is available below:
See generally: ilga.gov
County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax, text of the law is available below:
County Cannabis Retailers' Occupation Tax Law, 55 ILCS 5/5-1006.8
See generally: ilga.gov
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act took effect August 9, 2019, text of the act is available below:
See generally: ilga.gov
Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle, text of the law is available below:
Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle, 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1
See generally: ilga.gov
Illinois Cannabis Taxes
Statutory
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.
Regulations
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
Illinois Regulations and Governmental Organizations - Illinois Administrative Regulations/Agencies
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Adult Use Cannabis - 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.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program - Assistance to communities historically impacted by the criminalization of cannabis to participate in the legal cannabis industry
Illinois Department of Public Health
Medical Cannabis Patient Registry Program - Online registration for Medical Cannabis Pilot Program and Opiate Alternative Pilot Program. Resources available include online applications for Medical Cannabis programs, laws and rules, publications, drug facts, and reports.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Cannabis Forms - Tax forms related to the sale or cultivation of cannabis.
Secretary of State
Illinois 2020 DUI Fact Book - Information and guidelines regarding Medical Cannabis and driving under the influence.
Illinois Office of State Appellate Defender
Adult Expungement & Sealing Information and Forms - Contains forms and guidance to expunge and/or seal adult criminal records.
Federal Laws and Resources
United States Statutes-federal statutory laws on cannabis
See generally: govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscode
Non-Governmental Organizations
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.
In August 2016, Illinois Legal Aid merged with Illinois Legal Advocate, and now includes topics and guides written for legal aid attorneys. Select Legal Resources tab for listing of topics. Some features of the site are accessible for legal aid attorneys only. Provided by Illinois Technology Center for Law and the Public Interest and Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Expungement
Cook County Clerk of Court
2020 Criminal & Traffic Expungement & Sealing Procedural Guide - 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.
In August 2016, Illinois Legal Aid merged with Illinois Legal Advocate, and now includes topics and guides written for legal aid attorneys. Select Legal Resources tab for listing of topics. Some features of the site are accessible for legal aid attorneys only. Provided by Illinois Technology Center for Law and the Public Interest and Chicago-Kent College of Law.