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Previous Dispensary Licensing Processes

Details Announced in July 2021 for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary License Lotteries

Illinois Cannabis: Next Steps in Licensing

IDFPR’s Supplementary Deficiency Notice Process for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary License Application and Review Process Overview

Notice of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Lotteries

Illinois Lottery Draw Process for Adult Use Cannabis Lottery

Pre-Lottery Checklist for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Applicants

Timeline for Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licensing

Additional Information About HB 1443

Information About Social Equity Cannabis Loans

Social Equity Cannabis Loan Program FAQs

Social Equity Cannabis Technical Assistance

2019 Application Process for New Dispensaries

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

Abandonment of Conditional License Form

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

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

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

Information for Three Conditional License Lotteries in 2021

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