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The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Illinois House Bill 1438) is an act legalizing and regulating the production, consumption, and sale of cannabis in Illinois. It was approved by both houses by May 31, 2019 and came into effect January 1, 2020.
In August 2013, Governor Patrick Quinn signed into law the state's medical marijuana program, which would take effect on January 1 making it the 20th state to do so. [ 13 ] Once a medical caregiver has certified their qualifying medical condition, "legally registered patients" may apply for an ID card that allows the use of cannabis for medical ...
Marijuana use is legal on private property, but landlords are not required to allow possession or use on their property. Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act says employers can’t strictly ...
After historic votes to approve the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB 1438) in the Illinois House and Senate, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has pledged to sign the bill into law.
January 18, 2010: medical marijuana law signed by Governor Jon Corzine. Maximum 1 year in prison and 1,000 dollar fine for possession of up to 50 grams. [130] [131] September 19, 2016: Governor Chris Christie signed Assembly Bill 457 adding PTSD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, effective immediately. [132]
(The Center Square) – Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, the state’s highest court has ruled that the smell of raw cannabis is enough for police to search a vehicle. The case stems ...
Vincent Molina was a passenger in a vehicle when an Illinois state trooper smelled cannabis and searched the car. ... Moline was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by a motor vehicle ...
The NAACP has been strong supporters of the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act – H.R. 1523 and has reached out to members of congress to get this act passed. [160] This act is designed to decrease penalties for low-level marijuana possession and supports prohibiting federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states which have lesser penalties. [161]