In an effort to allow police officers more time and resources to combat violent crimes, the state of Illinois legalized the use of marijuana on January 1, 2020. The state saw it as beneficial to allocate the money and public space used to enforce marijuana laws to rehabilitation and substance abuse and treatment centers. Although recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois, there are still regulations throughout the state to ensure that Illinois citizens are safe. Breaking any of the outlined rules for legalized marijuana, including illegally distributing marijuana, may still result in legal consequences.
Can I Sell Marijuana?
Can you sell marijuana in Illinois? The short answer is no. Illinois citizens without a state-issued license may not distribute marijuana to others. In order to sell marijuana, Illinois requires an entity (usually a business) to obtain a license and open a dispensary. The application fee to open a dispensary costs $30,000. There is also another $100,000 charge to the state for the cannabis business development fund. If you are a citizen in Illinois without a license to grow and distribute marijuana, you can be charged with a misdemeanor or felony for illegally distributing marijuana.
Marijuana Regulations
Marijuana regulations are easy to follow if you can remember two key rules about legal cannabis in Illinois: (1) you must have a license to grow or distribute marijuana, and (2) you can only possess 30 grams or less at a time. Failure to follow Illinois marijuana laws may result in a person being charged with a drug crime:
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