The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act provides for the controlled legalization of adult use cannabis in Illinois beginning January 1, 2020. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is charged under the act with implementing and administrating multiple aspects of the program, including the licensing and oversight of dispensing organizations, dispensary agents, and agent education providers. This page contains general information for the public and potential licensees about the program’s administrative requirements and deadlines and frequently asked questions. This page will be regularly updated as new stages of the program are put into place in accordance with the timelines established by the legislation.
Adult Use Cannabis Program
Program Information
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Statement on Prioritizing Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
FAQs
August 26, 2019 FAQs - Secondary Site Applications
September 3, 2019 FAQs - Chicago Status of Zoning Approval
October 9, 2019 FAQs - Submitting multiple Secondary Site applications
Notice To Applicants For An Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization License
Application for Proposed Principal Officer - Same Site
Application for Early Approval Adult Use License - Same Site
Attestation for Principal Officer - Secondary Site Only
Application for Early Approval Adult Use License - Secondary Site
BLS Region Waiver Request Form
Notice of Proper Zoning Form
Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Surety Bond
Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Escrow Account Agreement
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FAQs Relating to Adult Use Dispensing Organizations – Supplemental Deficiency Notices
Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary License Application and Review Process Overview
IDFPR’s Supplementary Deficiency Notice Process for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Top Scoring Applicants in each BLS region - Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License
Declination To Become An Eligible Applicant
June 19, 2020 | Published Proposed Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process (start on page 57)
Proposed Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process
FAQs
IDFPR Announces Tiebreaking Process for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application October 11, 2019 Update
Explanation of October 11, 2019 Update to the Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application
Application for Proposed Principal Officer of an Adult Use Dispensing Organization
Adult Use Out-of-State Fingerprint Instructions
Map showing distribution of the 75 dispensary licenses that will be awarded on or before May 1, 2020
Map of Disproportionately Impacted Areas
Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application QA Round 1 - November 1, 2019
Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application QA Round 2 - November 25, 2019
Sample Table of Organization, Ownership and Control
If you have comments, suggestions or more detailed inquiries for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, please direct them to:
FPR.AdultUseCannabis@illinois.gov