Category: Article
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State of Illinois Clarifies Homegrown Medical Cannabis Possession: No Set Limit, Provided It’s “Secured”
Article updated on 7/10/2024 to add a link to a follow up article that I wrote on this subject. As some of you may know, I have been making an effort to work with the state of Illinois to provide some clarity on the cannabis laws that exist in the state of Illinois. I recently…
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Illinois State Website Updated to Acknowledge Legalization of Cannabis Gifting
In a recent update to the official Illinois state website, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) fulfilled its promise to provide clarity on cannabis gifting. In case you missed it, my attention was drawn to this issue following a recent examination of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office website, where I noticed the absence…
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Exclusive: State of Illinois Confirms Gifting of Cannabis is Legal
In a review of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office website, I noticed that mentions of gifting cannabis had disappeared from their FAQ section. This seemed like a straightforward question: If cannabis is legal, can I gift it? So, I reached out to the state for an answer. The state clarified that adults 21 and…
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Illinois lawmakers and licensed cannabis businesses call for ban on intoxicating hemp products
On April 11, 2024, the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois held a press conference in Springfield, Illinois. On display, as pictured below, were products that were obtained from an unnamed source. Below is a transcript of the press conference and the Q&A. This transcript is a representation of spoken words. Statements Question and Answer Professional…
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Illinois Craft Growers to See Expanded Opportunities in Cannabis Cultivation
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced new guidelines allowing craft growers to expand their cultivation spaces. Effective immediately, growers can apply for a canopy modification expansion in increments of 3,000, 6,000, and 9,000 square feet, with the possibility of expanding up to a maximum of 14,000 square feet. To be eligible for this expansion,…
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Ongoing Cannabis Criminalization in Illinois: Insights from an Elected Official Who Saw It Coming
In this article, I showcase excerpts from a recent interview with Illinois Representative Carol Ammons. You can watch or listen to the full interview here. I recently sat down with Representative Carol Ammons. In case you didn’t know, Representative Ammons was an outspoken critic of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act of 2019 (CRTA), which…
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Loan Applications Open for Licensed Social Equity Cannabis Dispensaries in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the second round of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, offering $12 million in Direct Forgivable Loans to qualified, licensed social equity cannabis dispensaries. According to the press release, the program offers loans up to $240,000 for qualified, licensed social equity dispensaries. This initiative, praised…
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Article: Legalized But Criminalized: David Gets Stuck in Illinois’ Cannabis Contradiction
Article Updated on February 18, 2024, at 12:45 AM to include the home-grow guidelines that were presented by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) during a Medical Cannabis Working Group meeting in June of 2022. I also added a reference to an article that I wrote on outdoor cultivation of cannabis in Illinois. Article…
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“Craft Growers” in Illinois Struggle to Cultivate Their Dreams
If you’re at all familiar with my work, you’ll know that I tend to speak about issues as they relate to cannabis consumers. I am not a business owner nor do I have any aspirations to become one. As a result, I found myself in unfamiliar territory when I contacted several cannabis license-holders to discuss…
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Gifting of Cannabis References Vanish from Illinois Website – A Repeat Occurrence
Historically, various references to cannabis regulations have been present on official Illinois Government websites. In this article, I highlight a notable omission or oversight within the CROO’s recently updated website. It’s important to note that this article does not constitute legal advice. Instead, I hope that it serves as an informational resource. I’ve reached out…
The Cole Memo 